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M1.9 Depth: 0.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-15 22:12:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on August 15, 2026 at 22:12 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 168 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 22:12:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.84500, -98.97400
Temperature
37.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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