2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 11 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — October 5, 2026

2026-10-05 17:24:06 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 10:24 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time17:24 UTC≈ 10:24 AM UTC-7
Depth8.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.863°, -98.977°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.86°, -98.98°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
8.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8630°N
-98.9770°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026tputog
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
85.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-05 17:35:46 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: tx2026tputog). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 5, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 11 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — October 5, 2026. Retrieved October 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026tputog/