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M2.3 Depth: 7.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 01:57:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 01:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Frio County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 215 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 01:57:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.66600, -99.27200
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.6 km
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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