2.5

20 km WNW of Mentone, Texas

2026-04-06 15:53:00 UTC (19 hours ago)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
6.6 km
Shallow
Location
31.7510°N
-103.8130°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026gtporx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
69.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-06 18:05:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.5 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Shallow depth (6.6 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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