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M1.9 Depth: 9.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-12 05:20:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on July 12, 2026 at 05:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 05:20:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.84100, -98.95200
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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