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M2.5 Depth: 6.1 km

M2.5 Earthquake near 22 km WNW of Mentone, Texas

UTC time: 2026-04-06 15:53:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 15:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near 22 km WNW of Mentone, Texas. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 15:53:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.75000, -103.82700
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 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: 299 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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