2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 35 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — July 20, 2026

2026-07-20 21:17:19 UTC (2026-07-20) · approx. 2:17 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:17 UTC≈ 2:17 PM UTC-7
Depth8.7 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.604°, -103.953°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.60°, -103.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
8.7 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6040°N
-103.9530°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026oetosy
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
23
Azimuthal Gap
60.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-07-21 15:02:03 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026oetosy). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 20, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 35 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — July 20, 2026. Retrieved July 21, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026oetosy/