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M1.9 Depth: 5.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 21:05:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 21:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Frio County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 183 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 21:05:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.86600, -98.99300
Temperature
35.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 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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