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M2.3 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 22:49:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on July 31, 2026 at 22:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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: 161 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 22:49:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.84700, -98.98900
Temperature
37.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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