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M2.5 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-10-22 02:44:14 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on October 22, 2026 at 02:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 132 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

ID
ac144b2d532d8df5e99d4db3b5034a099e8e9645
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
8.4 km
UTC time
2026-10-22 02:44:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.93650, -98.91570
Temperature
21.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.4 km
Shallow
8.4 km
8.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,466 Catalogue entries

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