2.4

M2.4 Earthquake 14 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — August 12, 2026

2026-08-12 21:09:57 UTC (2026-08-12) · approx. 2:09 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.4(ml)
Time21:09 UTC≈ 2:09 PM UTC-7
Depth2.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.798°, -98.998°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.80°, -99.00°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.4 ml
Depth
2.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.7980°N
-98.9980°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026puzaqq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
89
Stations Used
29
Azimuthal Gap
82.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.40 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 12:29:46 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

2.6
16 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas
2 days ago · 7.6 km deep
3.1
20 km WNW of Stanton, Texas
3 days ago · 7.8 km deep
2.8
17 km W of Charlotte, Texas
6 days ago · 6.3 km deep
2.7
16 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas
6 days ago · 6.7 km deep

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Location

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.4 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026puzaqq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 12, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 14 km SE of Pearsall, Texas — August 12, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026puzaqq/