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M1.9 Depth: 8.7 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-24 11:27:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on July 24, 2026 at 11:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 171 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
8.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 11:27:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.81800, -98.95800
Temperature
24.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.7 km
Shallow
8.7 km
8.7 km — shallower than 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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