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M2.0 Depth: 8.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Pearsall East Colonia, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 07:10:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Pearsall East Colonia, Texas (United States) on January 27, 2026 at 07:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 161 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.1 km
Shallow
8.1 km
8.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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