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M2.2 Depth: 5.1 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Frio County, Texas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 06:57:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Frio County, Texas (United States) on July 16, 2026 at 06:57 UTC. 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: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 06:57:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Texas
City
Frio County
County
Frio County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
28.85800, -98.97700
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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