Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 9.2 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Frio County
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M2.8 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on July 13, 2026 at 01:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 217 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.
Details
ID
715201e8f3f69e4be419879bb3a91fd7a7a7d688
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 01:44:51 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.83400,
-98.97000
Temperature
30.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
Texas
Context for this earthquake
24 Sep 2025 – 24 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,521 Catalogue entries
Of 1,520 other entries for this area and period, 143 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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