2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 49 km W of Mentone, Texas — February 17, 2026

2026-02-17 20:30:11 UTC (2026-02-17) · approx. 1:30 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time20:30 UTC≈ 1:30 PM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.664°, -104.119°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.66°, -104.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6640°N
-104.1190°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026djvxis
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
35
Azimuthal Gap
48.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-02-17 20:48:39 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026djvxis). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 17, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 49 km W of Mentone, Texas — February 17, 2026. Retrieved February 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026djvxis/