2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 23 km WNW of Mentone, Texas — March 30, 2026

2026-03-30 23:38:29 UTC (2026-03-30) · approx. 4:38 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time23:38 UTC≈ 4:38 PM UTC-7
Depth8.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.758°, -103.837°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.76°, -103.84°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
8.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7580°N
-103.8370°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026ghixus
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
36
Azimuthal Gap
58.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-04 21:09:38 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026ghixus). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 30, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 23 km WNW of Mentone, Texas — March 30, 2026. Retrieved May 16, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026ghixus/