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M1.8 Depth: 5.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-16 14:32:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 14:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 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. 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 M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 14:32:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.81500, -99.04600
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 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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