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M1.8 Depth: 7.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 11:17:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on June 30, 2026 at 11:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 207 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 11:17:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.85100, -98.97700
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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