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M2.4 Depth: 7.6 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 17:51:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 17:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 187 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 17:51:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.88300, -98.98300
Temperature
31.3°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 (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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