2.0

M2.0 Earthquake 49 km W of Mentone, Texas — April 18, 2026

2026-04-18 23:04:15 UTC (2026-04-18) · approx. 4:04 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:04 UTC≈ 4:04 PM UTC-7
Depth5.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.667°, -104.122°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.67°, -104.12°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
5.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6670°N
-104.1220°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026hqeovu
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
41
Azimuthal Gap
48.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-20 10:07:37 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026hqeovu). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 18, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 49 km W of Mentone, Texas — April 18, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026hqeovu/