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M1.9 Depth: 7.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-14 16:27:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on July 14, 2026 at 16:27 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 16:27:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.82400, -98.97900
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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