2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 24 km NNE of Mentone, Texas — February 17, 2026

2026-02-17 18:17:09 UTC (2026-02-17) · approx. 11:17 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time18:17 UTC≈ 11:17 AM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.892°, -103.455°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.89°, -103.45°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.8920°N
-103.4550°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026djrmuh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
46.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-17 18:37:07 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026djrmuh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 17, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 24 km NNE of Mentone, Texas — February 17, 2026. Retrieved February 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026djrmuh/