2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 54 km W of Mentone, Texas — April 24, 2026

2026-04-24 20:39:12 UTC (2026-04-24) · approx. 1:39 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time20:39 UTC≈ 1:39 PM UTC-7
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.708°, -104.176°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.71°, -104.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7080°N
-104.1760°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026ibadgi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
104
Stations Used
48
Azimuthal Gap
62.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-11 19:57:58 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026ibadgi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, April 24, 2026). M2.6 Earthquake 54 km W of Mentone, Texas — April 24, 2026. Retrieved July 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026ibadgi/