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M2.0 Earthquake 51 km W of Mentone, Texas — April 9, 2026

2026-04-09 21:03:09 UTC (2026-04-09) · approx. 2:03 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time21:03 UTC≈ 2:03 PM UTC-7
Depth5.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.699°, -104.142°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.70°, -104.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
5.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6990°N
-104.1420°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026gznatj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
32
Azimuthal Gap
53.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-09 21:51:52 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026gznatj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 9, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 51 km W of Mentone, Texas — April 9, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026gznatj/