M1.9 Depth: 5.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near 2 km ENE of Pearsall, Texas

UTC time: 2026-05-01 01:35:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 01:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near 2 km ENE of Pearsall, Texas. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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
M1.9
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 01:35:32 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.89700, -99.06800
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 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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