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M1.6 Depth: 6.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 51 km W of Mentone, Texas

UTC time: 2026-04-06 13:17:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 13:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 51 km W of Mentone, Texas. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M1.6
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 13:17:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.69800, -104.13900
Temperature
14.7°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: 286 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'731 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Zuni-Bandera
    Distance: 498 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'550 m ·Last eruption: -1170 ·United States

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