Earthquake 5 km SE of Pearsall, Texas
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:16:18 GMT
Time1 hour ago
Location
28.8640, -99.0480
Depth
5.5 KM
Event Summary
A 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 5 km SE of Pearsall, Texas, at Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:16:18 GMT. Depth: 5.4715km. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of ml.
Magnitude
1.7
ml
Source
USGS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGSPrimary | 1.7 | 5 km | 1 hour ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDusgs_tx2026bbqkym
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typeml
Nearest Places
- Pearsall East Colonia3.8 km
- Pearsall Cemetery4.3 km
- Morrow Lake Number 14.5 km
- Morrow Lake Number 1 Dam4.6 km
- Frio County Sheriff's Office4.9 km
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