A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded near 16 km NW of Mentone, Texas on Aug 27, 2026, 2:48:52 PM (2026-08-27T14:48:52.845Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 9.1 km with coordinates 31.7940, -103.7370.
Minor — may be felt nearby, no damage expected. This was a magnitude 2.8 earthquake — classed as minor. Magnitude 2.5–3.9 earthquakes are often felt close to the epicentre as a brief jolt or rumble, but very rarely cause damage.
At 9.1 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 706 km WSW of Oklahoma City, United States.
The epicentre was located at 31.7940 latitude and -103.7370 longitude near 16 km NW of Mentone, Texas. The earthquake was shallow at 9.1 km depth.
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