2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 16 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — October 27, 2026

2026-10-27 11:46:24 UTC (13 hours ago) · approx. 4:46 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time11:46 UTC≈ 4:46 AM UTC-7
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.844°, -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
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8440°N
-98.9380°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026vdtnxx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
83.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-10-27 20:44:11 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026vdtnxx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, October 27, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 16 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas — October 27, 2026. Retrieved October 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026vdtnxx/