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M2.2 Depth: 0.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-26 17:43:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2026 at 17:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Frio County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 179 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
0.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 17:43:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.86400, -99.09200
Temperature
33.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.8 km
Shallow
0.8 km
0.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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