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M2.0 Depth: 6.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 17:03:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on May 24, 2026 at 17:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
6.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-24 17:03:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.84600, -99.02900
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.4 km
Shallow
6.4 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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