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M2.9 Depth: 7.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 22 km WNW of Mentone, Texas

UTC time: 2026-04-05 09:55:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 09:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near 22 km WNW of Mentone, Texas. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 09:55:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.75900, -103.83000
Temperature
10.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Carrizozo
    Distance: 298 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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