2.7

22 km WNW of Mentone, Texas

2026-04-04 20:42:10 UTC (4 days ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
7.8 km
Shallow
Location
31.7620°N
-103.8300°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026gqhrhu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
112
Stations Used
31
Azimuthal Gap
36.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-05 19:54:35 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Shallow depth (7.8 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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