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M2.0 Depth: 5.2 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 21:53:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on July 26, 2026 at 21:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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. United States: 191 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 21:53:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.89200, -98.99300
Temperature
36.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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

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