2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 12 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — August 15, 2026

2026-08-15 23:24:41 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 4:24 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time23:24 UTC≈ 4:24 PM UTC-7
Depth7.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.843°, -98.976°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.84°, -98.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
7.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8430°N
-98.9760°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026qaqrjz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
86.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-17 15:18:08 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026qaqrjz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 15, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 12 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026qaqrjz/