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M1.7 Depth: 2.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 4 km SE of Pearsall, Texas

UTC time: 2026-05-02 21:13:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 21:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 4 km SE of Pearsall, Texas. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
2.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 21:13:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.86700, -99.06100
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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