2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 16 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — October 2, 2026

2026-10-02 17:25:25 UTC (3 days ago) · approx. 10:25 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time17:25 UTC≈ 10:25 AM UTC-7
Depth7.3 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.836°, -98.938°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.84°, -98.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
7.3 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8360°N
-98.9380°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026tkhqaz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
88.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-05 21:31:22 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026tkhqaz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 2, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 16 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — October 2, 2026. Retrieved October 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026tkhqaz/