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M2.0 Earthquake 48 km W of Mentone, Texas — August 31, 2026

2026-08-31 20:30:00 UTC (2026-08-31) · approx. 1:30 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.0(ml)
Time20:30 UTC≈ 1:30 PM UTC-7
Depth7.5 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates31.733°, -104.112°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 31.73°, -104.11°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.0 ml
Depth
7.5 km
shallow crustal
Location
31.7330°N
-104.1120°E

Technical Information

Event ID
tx2026rdumxz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
62
Stations Used
25
Azimuthal Gap
61.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.10 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-31 21:26:54 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: tx2026rdumxz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 31, 2026). M2.0 Earthquake 48 km W of Mentone, Texas — August 31, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/tx2026rdumxz/