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M1.6 Depth: 7.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 55 km W of Mentone, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 12:33:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 55 km W of Mentone, Texas (United States) on May 22, 2026 at 12:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 128 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 12:33:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Texas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.70600, -104.18000
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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