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M1.7 Depth: 6.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-21 10:39:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on January 21, 2026 at 10:39 UTC. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 153 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 10:39:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.86400, -99.00500
Temperature
14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 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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