Over the past 30 days, Texas has recorded 24 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. The remaining 24 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 24 shallow (<70 km). 15 of the epicenters were offshore. 8 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 176 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 2.9 km to 17.5 km. All 24 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Leading the list is a magnitude 3.5 event near 2 km ESE of Johnson, Oklahoma at 17.5 km depth, which drew 141 felt reports from the public. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 3.2 near 30 km SE of Midland, Texas, trails by 0.3 magnitude units — a narrow gap, indicating two comparably energetic events in the current window. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 3.1 earthquake near 10 km SE of Coyanosa, Texas.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 day ago 2026-05-19 10:55:46 UTC | 2.9mb_lg | 10 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 32.056°, -103.285° | 5.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 10:55 UTC on May 19, 2026, a magnitude 2.9 tremor occurred 10 km SW of Jal, New Mexico. It ranks as the fifth largest event in the current dataset. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 32.056°N, -103.285°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-05-19 10:55:00 UTC | 3.2ml | 30 km SE of Midland, Texas 31.845°, -101.813° | 9.4 km | 6 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was recorded 30 km SE of Midland, Texas on May 19, 2026 at 10:55 UTC. It ranks as the second largest event in the current dataset. A small number of nearby observers (6) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 9.4 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 31.845°N, -101.813°E. See the M3.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
1 day ago 2026-05-19 06:47:52 UTC | 3.5ml | 2 km ESE of Johnson, Oklahoma 35.397°, -96.816° | 17.5 km | 141 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 19, 2026 at 06:47 UTC, a magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck 2 km ESE of Johnson, Oklahoma. Of every earthquake currently listed for Texas, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. The USGS received 141 felt reports from nearby residents — a notable response for an event of this magnitude. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Texas over the past 30 days. At 17.5 km, this is the deepest earthquake in the current dataset — firmly in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 35.397°, -96.816°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2 days ago 2026-05-18 00:36:10 UTC | 2.6ml | 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.653°, -104.419° | 5.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
May 18, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico, logged at 00:36 UTC. At a depth of 5.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.653°, -104.419°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
3 days ago 2026-05-17 10:18:14 UTC | 2.6ml | 15 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.791°, -98.984° | 7.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 17, 2026 at 10:18 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 15 km SE of Pearsall, Texas. The event originated approximately 7.1 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 28.791°N, -98.984°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
4 days ago 2026-05-16 07:22:15 UTC | 2.5ml | 37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico 32.070°, -103.724° | 7.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico came in on May 16, 2026 at 07:22 UTC. At a depth of 7.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 32.070°, -103.724°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
5 days ago 2026-05-15 04:56:18 UTC | 2.7ml | 4 km SE of Ratliff City, Oklahoma 34.422°, -97.468° | 5.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.7 event was detected 4 km SE of Ratliff City, Oklahoma on May 15, 2026, with origin time 04:56 UTC. The event originated approximately 5.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 34.422°, -97.468°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 20:38:14 UTC | 2.7ml | 32 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas 32.448°, -102.054° | 6.8 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 2.7 earthquake 32 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas came in on May 10, 2026 at 20:38 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 6.8 km depth. Geolocation places the event at 32.448°N, -102.054°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-10 2026-05-10 04:53:53 UTC | 2.5ml | 35 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 32.003°, -103.807° | 7.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.5 seismic event took place 35 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico on May 10, 2026 at 04:53 UTC. The event originated approximately 7.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 32.003°, -103.807°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-09 2026-05-09 03:40:18 UTC | 2.5ml | 33 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 32.002°, -103.828° | 7.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
May 9, 2026 brought a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 33 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico, logged at 03:40 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.1 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 32.002°N, -103.828°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-06 2026-05-06 18:55:52 UTC | 3.0ml | 32 km ENE of Malaga, New Mexico 32.298°, -103.737° | 2.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 6, 2026, Texas registered a magnitude 3.0 earthquake 32 km ENE of Malaga, New Mexico at 18:55 UTC. At just 2.9 km, it was the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. It ranks as the fourth largest event in the current dataset. The epicenter is at 32.298°, -103.737°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 23:12:08 UTC | 3.1ml | 10 km SE of Coyanosa, Texas 31.168°, -103.003° | 5.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 10 km SE of Coyanosa, Texas with origin time 23:12 UTC on May 4, 2026. It ranks as the third largest event in the current dataset. The event originated approximately 5.6 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.168°, -103.003°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 20:52:23 UTC | 2.5ml | 10 km N of Midland, Texas 32.096°, -102.087° | 8.7 km | 22 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 4, 2026 at 20:52 UTC, a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck 10 km N of Midland, Texas. The event generated 22 citizen felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 8.7 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 32.096°, -102.087°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 09:59:35 UTC | 2.6ml | 7 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.852°, -99.033° | 7.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 7 km SE of Pearsall, Texas on May 4, 2026 at 09:59 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.8 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 28.852°, -99.033°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 20:19:31 UTC | 2.7ml | 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.671°, -104.425° | 6.1 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.7 seismic event took place 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico on May 3, 2026 at 20:19 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 6.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.671°, -104.425°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-03 2026-05-03 20:16:59 UTC | 2.6ml | 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.665°, -104.428° | 6.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico with origin time 20:16 UTC on May 3, 2026. The hypocenter lay at 6.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.665°, -104.428°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 22:42:18 UTC | 2.5ml | 7 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.852°, -99.029° | 6.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 7 km SE of Pearsall, Texas on May 2, 2026 at 22:42 UTC. At a depth of 6.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 28.852°, -99.029°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 07:34:21 UTC | 2.8mb_lg | 18 km NNW of Jal, New Mexico 32.260°, -103.292° | 5.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.8 earthquake 18 km NNW of Jal, New Mexico at 07:34 UTC on May 2, 2026. At a depth of 5.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Coordinates: 32.260°, -103.292°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-30 2026-04-30 23:57:11 UTC | 2.6ml | 51 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico 31.719°, -104.255° | 6.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 30, 2026, Texas registered a magnitude 2.6 earthquake 51 km SSE of Whites City, New Mexico at 23:57 UTC. At a depth of 6.1 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 31.719°N, -104.255°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 21:20:34 UTC | 2.6ml | 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 31.652°, -104.426° | 5.4 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 21:20 UTC on April 24, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 5.4 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 31.652°, -104.426°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 20:39:12 UTC | 2.6ml | 54 km W of Mentone, Texas 31.708°, -104.176° | 7.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 2.6 earthquake 54 km W of Mentone, Texas at 20:39 UTC on April 24, 2026. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.0 km depth. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 31.708°, -104.176°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-24 2026-04-24 08:58:15 UTC | 2.6ml | 5 km SSE of Livingston Wheeler, New Mexico 32.350°, -104.172° | 7.4 km | 3 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 2.6 event was detected 5 km SSE of Livingston Wheeler, New Mexico on April 24, 2026, with origin time 08:58 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 7.4 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. Geolocation places the event at 32.350°N, -104.172°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 20:07:23 UTC | 2.5ml | 37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico 32.063°, -103.725° | 7.8 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico with origin time 20:07 UTC on April 22, 2026. A small number of nearby observers (1) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The event originated approximately 7.8 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 32.063°N, -103.725°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-22 2026-04-22 06:39:42 UTC | 2.5ml | 12 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico 32.009°, -103.231° | 7.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 22, 2026, Texas registered a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 12 km SSW of Jal, New Mexico at 06:39 UTC. This was a shallow crustal earthquake, focused at 7.0 km depth. Coordinates: 32.009°, -103.231°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2 km ESE of Johnson, Oklahoma
1 day ago
9 km SSW of Atoka, New Mexico
2026-04-06
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
Texas generally has low natural seismic activity, though western and northern regions have experienced increased earthquakes linked to oil and gas operations, similar to Oklahoma.
In 2026, Texas has recorded 245 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Texas in 2026 was a magnitude 4.4 event near Atoka, New Mexico. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 22 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 24 in the last 30 days.
Texas generally has low natural seismic activity, though western and northern regions have experienced increased earthquakes linked to oil and gas operations, similar to Oklahoma.
Texas has a Low seismic risk level based on historical earthquake data and proximity to active fault lines.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 24 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 3.5 event near 2 km ESE of Johnson, Oklahoma.
In the past 30 days, 24 earthquakes have been recorded in the Texas region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.
The largest recent earthquake in the Texas area was a magnitude 3.5 event that occurred 2 km ESE of Johnson, Oklahoma.
Texas has a low seismic risk level. Texas generally has low natural seismic activity, though western and northern regions have experienced increased earthquakes linked to oil and gas operations, similar to Oklahoma.
Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.
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