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M2.1 Depth: 6.9 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 06:26:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on May 13, 2026 at 06:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 147 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 06:26:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.83400, -99.06900
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.9 km
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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