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M1.7 Depth: 8.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 12:20:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 12:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Frio County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 201 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 12:20:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.87000, -99.03200
Temperature
21.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 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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