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M2.0 Depth: 6.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 22:34:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on January 25, 2026 at 22:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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 EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 155 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
6.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-25 22:34:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
28.89200, -99.04000
Temperature
0.0°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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