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M2.0 Earthquake 35 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — August 26, 2026

2026-08-26 23:51:10 UTC (2026-08-26) · approx. 4:51 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time23:51 UTC≈ 4:51 PM UTC-7
Depth8.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.606°, -103.955°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.61°, -103.95°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
8.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.6060°N
-103.9550°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026quwnvj
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
27
Azimuthal Gap
66.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 14:55:10 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026quwnvj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 26, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 35 km WSW of Mentone, Texas — August 26, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026quwnvj/