2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 15 km E of Pearsall, Texas — November 9, 2026

2026-11-09 18:57:16 UTC (2 days ago) · approx. 11:57 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time18:57 UTC≈ 11:57 AM UTC-7
Depth8.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates28.871°, -98.938°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 28.87°, -98.94°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
8.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
28.8710°N
-98.9380°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026wcegqh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
18
Azimuthal Gap
86.0°
Min Station Distance
0.200°
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-11-11 22:16:09 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026wcegqh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, November 9, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 15 km E of Pearsall, Texas — November 9, 2026. Retrieved November 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026wcegqh/