Texas Earthquakes
Track recent earthquakes in Texas. This page shows the latest seismic activity from the USGS feed, a map of where it happened, and the historical context that tells you whether today is unusual.
Current earthquakes in Texas (0)
Texas has recorded 77 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in the past 90 days.
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Recent earthquake history
Texas has recorded 77 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in Texas (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M5.4 | 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico | May 4, 2025 |
| M5.4 | Coalson Draw, Texas | Nov 16, 2022 |
| M5.2 | Coalson Draw, Texas | Nov 8, 2023 |
| M5.2 | Range Hill, Texas | Dec 16, 2022 |
| M5.1 | 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake | Sep 17, 2024 |
| M5.1 | 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas | Jul 26, 2024 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Texas have earthquakes?
- Texas recorded 77 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 1.6 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in Texas?
- The largest earthquake in Texas in the last 5 years was a magnitude 5.4 near 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico.
- When was the last major earthquake in Texas?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Texas was a magnitude 5.0 near 38 km SSE of Spearman, Texas.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in Texas
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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