A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded near 48 km W of Mentone, Texas on Aug 31, 2026, 9:16:09 AM (2026-08-31T09:16:09.172Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 7.6 km with coordinates 31.7320, -104.1120.
Minor — may be felt nearby, no damage expected. This was a magnitude 3.3 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 7.6 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: 738 km WSW of Oklahoma City, United States.
The epicentre was located at 31.7320 latitude and -104.1120 longitude near 48 km W of Mentone, Texas. The earthquake was shallow at 7.6 km depth.
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