2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 49 km W of Mentone, Texas — December 19, 2025

2025-12-19 20:56:49 UTC (2025-12-19) · approx. 1:56 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:56 UTC≈ 1:56 PM UTC-7
Depth7.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.734°, -104.116°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.73°, -104.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
7.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7340°N
-104.1160°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2025yxtgjv
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
46
Azimuthal Gap
61.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-19 13:56:05 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2025yxtgjv). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 19, 2025). M2.6 Earthquake 49 km W of Mentone, Texas — December 19, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2025yxtgjv/