2.8

M2.8 Earthquake 16 km NW of Mentone, Texas — August 27, 2026

2026-08-27 14:48:52 UTC (47 min ago) · approx. 7:48 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.8(ml)
Time14:48 UTC≈ 7:48 AM UTC-7
Depth9.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.794°, -103.737°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.79°, -103.74°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.8 ml
Depth
9.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7940°N
-103.7370°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026qwahjm
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
121
Stations Used
48
Azimuthal Gap
41.0°
Min Station Distance
0.100°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-27 15:15:23 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026qwahjm). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 27, 2026). M2.8 Earthquake 16 km NW of Mentone, Texas — August 27, 2026. Retrieved August 27, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026qwahjm/