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M1.9 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 12 km WSW of West Pearsall, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 22:16:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near 12 km WSW of West Pearsall, Texas (United States) on April 30, 2026 at 22:16 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 22:16:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.86700, -99.23600
Temperature
23.3°C

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Depth profile

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

Depth classes per USGS

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