2.7

M2.7 Earthquake 22 km WNW of Mentone, Texas — April 4, 2026

2026-04-04 20:42:10 UTC (2026-04-04) · approx. 1:42 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.7(ml)
Time20:42 UTC≈ 1:42 PM UTC-7
Depth7.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.762°, -103.830°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.76°, -103.83°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.7 ml
Depth
7.8 km
shallow crustal
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
2026-06-20 17:05:14 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026gqhrhu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 4, 2026). M2.7 Earthquake 22 km WNW of Mentone, Texas — April 4, 2026. Retrieved June 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026gqhrhu/