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M2.3 Depth: 6.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 11:26:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 11:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Frio County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 175 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
6.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 11:26:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.80500, -98.97600
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.2 km
Shallow
6.2 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

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