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M2.1 Depth: 0.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-15 23:24:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on August 15, 2026 at 23:24 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 167 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 23:24:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.88700, -98.99700
Temperature
37.4°C

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Depth profile

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