2.6
Earthquake Details: 17 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas, United States
Oct 19, 2026, 13:54:56
- Depth
- 7.897 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 19, 2026, 09:18 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred on Oct 19, 2026 at 13:54:56. Epicenter: 17 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas, United States. Reported depth: 7.8971 km.
Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 19, 2026, 08:54:56 CDT
- UTC
- Oct 19, 2026, 13:54:56 UTC
7.897 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
Nearby earthquakes · 12
M2.420 km ESE of Pleasanton, TexasAfterM2.215 km ESE of Pearsall, TexasAfterM2.217 km ESE of Pearsall, TexasAfterM2.115 km ESE of Pearsall, TexasAfterM2.115 km ESE of Pearsall, TexasAfterM2.416 km ESE of Pearsall, TexasAfterM2.218 km NNE of Midland, TexasAfterM2.216 km ESE of Pearsall, TexasAfterM2.115 km ESE of Pearsall, TexasAfterM2.314 km ESE of Pearsall, TexasAfterM2.78 km W of Hallettsville, TexasAfterM2.310 km WSW of Stanton, TexasAfter
Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSml 2.6
tx2026upfzqc
- Depth:
- 7.9 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 19, 2026, 09:18 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth7.897 km
Significance104
Latitude28.8240
Longitude-98.9340
Event IDtx2026upfzqc
Magnitude2.6
Updated:Oct 19, 2026, 21:18:05 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 19, 2026, 21:18 UTC.
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