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M2.3 Depth: 8.8 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas

UTC time: 2026-05-04 01:47:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas on May 4, 2026 at 01:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
8.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 01:47:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.86200, -99.06400
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.8 km
Shallow
8.8 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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