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M1.6 Depth: 9.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 04:11:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on August 15, 2026 at 04:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 217 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 04:11:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.90600, -98.97500
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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