3.6

49 km W of Mentone, Texas

2026-02-17 06:01:17 UTC (2 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.6 ml
Depth
6.2 km
Shallow
Location
31.6670°N
-104.1150°E
Felt Reports
2
DYFI responses
Intensity (MMI)
4.2
Moderate
Community Intensity
2.6
CDI from reports

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026ditcsc
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
200
Stations Used
76
Azimuthal Gap
47.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-18 06:16:46 UTC

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2 days ago · 6.1 km deep
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3.1
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3.5
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2.6
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3 days ago · 6.8 km deep
2.6
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5 days ago · 6.8 km deep
2.6
24 km NNE of Mentone, Texas
6 days ago · 6.5 km deep

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Shallow depth (6.2 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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