Back to map
M1.5 Depth: 9.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 11:26:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on April 9, 2026 at 11:26 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-09 11:26:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.87300, -99.06100
Temperature
20.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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

Historic earthquake map · United States

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · United States

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share