Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Texas · Frio County
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M2.6 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)
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About this earthquake
On September 26, 2026 at 20:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Frio County, Texas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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: 145 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
f3924b72e825160b3577ae883164ab67c37e6a76
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-26 20:37:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.85980,
-98.95000
Temperature
34.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
26 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,499 Catalogue entries
Of 1,498 other entries for this area and period, 260 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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145
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