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M1.7 Depth: 10.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-30 10:31:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on May 30, 2026 at 10:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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 175 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 10:31:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.82900, -99.01300
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.5 km
Shallow
10.5 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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