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M1.7 Depth: 6.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 5 km SE of Pearsall, Texas

UTC time: 2026-05-01 08:11:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 08:11 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 5 km SE of Pearsall, Texas. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 08:11:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.86100, -99.05000
Temperature
17.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.3 km
Shallow
6.3 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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