Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 7.8 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Frio County
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M1.9 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on September 25, 2026 at 06:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
d63d83bc14daea3af0071bd5699e5fc5d41228ad
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-25 06:48:04 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.85700,
-98.98000
Temperature
25.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
Texas
Context for this earthquake
25 Sep 2025 – 25 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,512 Catalogue entries
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