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M1.9 Depth: 4.9 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Pearsall, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 18:12:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 18:12 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Pearsall, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 169 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
4.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 18:12:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Pearsall
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.88500, -99.09500
Temperature
33.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.9 km
Shallow
4.9 km
4.9 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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