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M2.0 Earthquake 50 km W of Mentone, Texas — May 4, 2026

2026-05-04 22:19:18 UTC (2026-05-04) · approx. 3:19 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time22:19 UTC≈ 3:19 PM UTC-7
Depth6.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.707°, -104.137°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.71°, -104.14°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
6.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7070°N
-104.1370°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026itmsag
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
50
Azimuthal Gap
51.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-05 08:17:05 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026itmsag). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 4, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 50 km W of Mentone, Texas — May 4, 2026. Retrieved May 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026itmsag/