2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 35 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — August 13, 2026

2026-08-13 08:17:42 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 1:17 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time08:17 UTC≈ 1:17 AM UTC-7
Depth8.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.612°, -103.962°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.61°, -103.96°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
8.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6120°N
-103.9620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026pvveaq
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
24
Azimuthal Gap
52.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.30 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-13 08:42:17 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.9 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026pvveaq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 13, 2026). M2.9 Earthquake 35 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — August 13, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026pvveaq/