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M1.6 Depth: 7.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 21 km WNW of Mentone, Texas

UTC time: 2026-05-13 12:52:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 12:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near 21 km WNW of Mentone, Texas. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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
M1.6
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 12:52:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.76300, -103.81300
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 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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