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M2.4 Depth: 3.4 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 20 km W of Mentone, Texas

UTC time: 2026-03-23 13:26:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near 20 km W of Mentone, Texas on March 23, 2026 at 13:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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
M2.4
Depth
3.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 13:26:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.71700, -103.81600
Temperature
15.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.4 km
Shallow
3.4 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: 303 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States

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