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M2.1 Depth: 6.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 15:58:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 3, 2026 at 15:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Frio County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 157 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-03 15:58:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.86500, -99.02800
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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