2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 48 km W of Mentone, Texas — July 16, 2022

2022-07-16 21:36:41 UTC (2022-07-16) · approx. 2:36 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time21:36 UTC≈ 2:36 PM UTC-7
Depth6.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.738°, -104.109°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.74°, -104.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
6.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7379°N
-104.1092°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2022nvtk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
16
Azimuthal Gap
76.0°
Min Station Distance
0.067°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2022-09-27 16:56:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2022nvtk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, July 16, 2022). M2.6 Earthquake 48 km W of Mentone, Texas — July 16, 2022. Retrieved September 27, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2022nvtk/