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M1.7 Depth: 6.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 14:06:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 14:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Frio County, Texas (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 139 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-29 14:06:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.87900, -99.03200
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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