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M1.9 Depth: 3.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-30 00:55:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on May 30, 2026 at 00:55 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 00:55:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.77400, -99.02500
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
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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