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M2.2 Depth: 6.2 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 22:50:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on January 27, 2026 at 22:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 162 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 22:50:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.90500, -99.02500
Temperature
7.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 km
6.2 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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