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M1.8 Depth: 7.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 08:27:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on July 1, 2026 at 08:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 08:27:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.72600, -99.13400
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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