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M1.6 Depth: 6.9 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 07:50:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 07:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Frio County, Texas (United States). 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: 225 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 07:50:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.83700, -98.93900
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 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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