Texas has seen a major rise in earthquakes in West Texas and the Permian Basin, largely induced by oil and gas wastewater disposal. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Texas - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS and regional seismic networks and updates automatically. For instant earthquake alerts in Texas, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and distance rules.
Latest earthquakes in Texas
Show the full list of 124 recent earthquakes
- 3.1WESTERN TEXAS5 hours ago · 25/09/2026, 02:25:10 · 5 km deep
- 2.8WESTERN TEXAS10 hours ago · 24/09/2026, 20:57:01 · 5 km deep
- 3.2WESTERN TEXAS11 hours ago · 24/09/2026, 20:33:22 · 6 km deep
- 2.7WESTERN TEXAS14 hours ago · 24/09/2026, 17:23:29 · 6 km deep
- 2.8WESTERN TEXAS17 hours ago · 24/09/2026, 14:39:26 · 3 km deep
- 2.7WESTERN TEXAS22 hours ago · 24/09/2026, 09:38:10 · 9 km deep
- 4.131 km SW of Garden City, Texas23 hours ago · 24/09/2026, 08:36:09 · 5 km deep
- 2.9WESTERN TEXAS2 days ago · 23/09/2026, 05:08:42 · 5 km deep
- 2.8WESTERN TEXAS2 days ago · 23/09/2026, 02:16:59 · 7 km deep
- 2.5WESTERN TEXAS2 days ago · 22/09/2026, 16:07:21 · 8 km deep
- 3.2WESTERN TEXAS2 days ago · 22/09/2026, 08:04:38 · 6 km deep
- 2.5TEXAS PANHANDLE REGION3 days ago · 22/09/2026, 05:15:14 · 2 km deep
- 2.0WESTERN TEXAS3 days ago · 21/09/2026, 08:45:29 · 7 km deep
- 2.1WESTERN TEXAS3 days ago · 21/09/2026, 07:50:52 · 7 km deep
- 2.2WESTERN TEXAS4 days ago · 20/09/2026, 21:37:59 · 4 km deep
- 2.4WESTERN TEXAS4 days ago · 20/09/2026, 14:17:49 · 4 km deep
- 3.1WESTERN TEXAS5 days ago · 20/09/2026, 04:23:39 · 5 km deep
- 2.7SOUTHERN TEXAS5 days ago · 19/09/2026, 22:56:14 · 10 km deep
- 2.1WESTERN TEXAS5 days ago · 19/09/2026, 22:20:46 · 0 km deep
- 2.1WESTERN TEXAS5 days ago · 19/09/2026, 12:26:32 · 3 km deep
- 1.5WESTERN TEXAS5 days ago · 19/09/2026, 10:06:08 · 8 km deep
- 2.5WESTERN TEXAS6 days ago · 19/09/2026, 07:32:19 · 8 km deep
- 2.3WESTERN TEXAS1 week ago · 18/09/2026, 06:11:33 · 4 km deep
- 2.8WESTERN TEXAS1 week ago · 17/09/2026, 21:28:03 · 4 km deep
- 2.0WESTERN TEXAS1 week ago · 17/09/2026, 19:43:47 · 6 km deep
- 2.0WESTERN TEXAS1 week ago · 17/09/2026, 17:45:03 · 2 km deep
- 1.9WESTERN TEXAS1 week ago · 17/09/2026, 15:32:13 · 4 km deep
- 2.1WESTERN TEXAS1 week ago · 17/09/2026, 12:10:06 · 3 km deep
- 2.6WESTERN TEXAS1 week ago · 17/09/2026, 09:34:29 · 10 km deep
- 1.8WESTERN TEXAS1 week ago · 17/09/2026, 07:21:48 · 6 km deep
Did people in Texas feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Texas in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Texas: in the news
Map: 3.6-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Texas
A 3.6-magnitude earthquake in Texas is significant for local seismic monitoring and public awareness.
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Earthquakes in Texas: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Texas today?
Yes - 7 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Texas in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 3.1 near WESTERN TEXAS. See the live map above for today's activity.
How many earthquakes were there in Texas yesterday?
No earthquakes were recorded in or near Texas in the 24 hours before today, based on USGS and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Texas this week (last 7 days)?
23 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Texas in the last 7 days, according to USGS data tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Texas in the last 30 days?
125 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Texas in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 3.8.
Does Texas get earthquakes?
Yes. 125 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Texas in the last 30 days. Texas has seen a major rise in earthquakes in West Texas and the Permian Basin, largely induced by oil and gas wastewater disposal.
What was the most recent earthquake in Texas?
The most recent earthquake in Texas was a magnitude 3.1 event near WESTERN TEXAS at a depth of 5 km.
Has there been a big earthquake in Texas recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Texas was magnitude 3.8 near WESTERN TEXAS. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Texas?
QuakeMate plots USGS and regional earthquake data for Texas on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time and links to a permalink page.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Texas?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Texas, with custom magnitude and distance rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for Texas
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
Earthquakes in nearby states
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.