2.6
M2.6 Earthquake 50 km W of Mentone, Texas — May 6, 2022
2022-05-06 22:16:21 UTC (2022-05-06) · approx. 3:16 PM UTC-7 local
MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:16 UTC≈ 3:16 PM UTC-7
Depth6.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.698°, -104.136°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

Earthquake Details
Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6976°N
-104.1361°E
-104.1361°E
Technical Information
Event ID
tx2022iwbz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
62.0°
Min Station Distance
0.061°
RMS Residual
0.70 sec
Last Updated
2022-07-09 21:40:08 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2022iwbz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, May 6, 2022). M2.6 Earthquake 50 km W of Mentone, Texas — May 6, 2022. Retrieved July 9, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2022iwbz/