2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 40 km W of Mentone, Texas — May 15, 2026

2026-05-15 21:42:26 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 2:42 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:42 UTC≈ 2:42 PM UTC-7
Depth6.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.653°, -104.023°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.65°, -104.02°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
6.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6530°N
-104.0230°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026jnqmhi
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
47
Azimuthal Gap
42.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-05-15 22:08:51 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026jnqmhi). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 15, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 40 km W of Mentone, Texas — May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026jnqmhi/