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M1.6 Depth: 12.7 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-28 16:21:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on July 28, 2026 at 16:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 151 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
12.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 16:21:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.80000, -98.95100
Temperature
31.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.7 km
Shallow
12.7 km
12.7 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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