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M1.8 Depth: 6.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 19:34:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2026 at 19:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Frio County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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