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M2.0 Earthquake 54 km W of Mentone, Texas — January 5, 2026

2026-01-05 23:41:40 UTC (2026-01-05) · approx. 4:41 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:41 UTC≈ 4:41 PM UTC-7
Depth6.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.699°, -104.173°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.70°, -104.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
6.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6990°N
-104.1730°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026ajdypr
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
28
Azimuthal Gap
57.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-06 02:05:20 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026ajdypr). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 5, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 54 km W of Mentone, Texas — January 5, 2026. Retrieved January 6, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026ajdypr/