2.5

49 km W of Mentone, Texas

2026-02-17 06:25:20 UTC (2 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
6.1 km
Shallow
Location
31.6690°N
-104.1150°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026diturg
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
39
Azimuthal Gap
47.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-17 14:23:38 UTC

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2.6
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2.6
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6 days ago · 6.5 km deep

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Shallow depth (6.1 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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