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M2.8 Depth: 7.9 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 12:38:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on January 30, 2026 at 12:38 UTC. 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 12:38:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.66200, -98.94200
Temperature
10.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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