M1.7 Depth: 9.2 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 07:15:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 07:15 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Frio County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 187 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-07 07:15:13 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.95100, -98.96000
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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