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M1.9 Depth: 5.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 10:55:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 10:55 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Frio County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 10:55:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.89300, -98.96500
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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