Pearsall, TX – Residents in parts of South Texas may have felt a brief shake Friday morning after a small earthquake was recorded just east of Pearsall.
According to the Texas Seismological Network (TexNet), a 2.6-magnitude earthquake struck 6 kilometers east of Pearsall at 8:53 a.m. CST Friday. The quake occurred at a depth of approximately 10.8 kilometers, placing it deep enough to limit surface impact.
The epicenter was located in Frio County, roughly 60 miles southwest of San Antonio, an area that has experienced occasional low-level seismic activity in recent years. No injuries or structural damage were immediately reported.
TexNet data shows the earthquake was automatically reviewed and logged, with monitoring continuing for any related seismic events. As of Friday morning, no aftershocks had been confirmed.
While earthquakes of this size are generally considered minor, they can still be noticeable to people nearby—particularly those indoors or in quiet environments. Residents who felt shaking are encouraged to submit reports through TexNet’s felt report system to help scientists better understand how the quake was experienced across the region.
Texas is not traditionally known for earthquakes, but small tremors have become more common in parts of the state, including South Texas, North Texas, and West Texas. Experts note that most quakes under magnitude 3.0 rarely cause damage and often go unnoticed by the broader public.
Officials emphasized there is no tsunami risk and no cause for immediate concern. Emergency agencies were not activated in response to the event.
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