Live seismic activity in Permian Basin — updated every 60 seconds from USGS data. The Permian Basin of West Texas and southeast New Mexico has become one of the most active areas of induced seismicity in the United States.
See real‑time seismic activity in Permian Basin. This page shows all earthquakes from the last 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.
The Permian Basin of West Texas and southeast New Mexico has become one of the most active areas of induced seismicity in the United States, linked to deep wastewater disposal from oil and gas production. Earthquake rates have risen sharply since the mid-2010s, and Texas regulators have introduced rules limiting disposal in some areas. Major faults include ancient basement faults beneath the Delaware and Midland basins. Notable quakes include the 2020 Mentone earthquake (M5.0). The seismic risk is low to moderate. Tectonically, the Permian Basin lies on intraplate crust, where old faults are being reactivated by changes in underground fluid pressure. This page provides real‑time USGS data and historical context for the Permian Basin.
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The region is defined by Delaware Basin basement faults, Midland Basin basement faults, and the risk level is classified as Low to Moderate. With a population of About 500,000, understanding local seismic hazards is crucial.
Permian Basin lies on Intraplate – induced seismicity on ancient basement faults. The movement of these plates builds up stress, which is released as earthquakes. In subduction zones, one plate dives beneath another, generating some of the largest quakes on Earth. In some regions, strike‑slip faults produce frequent moderate earthquakes.
Use the live map above – it shows all earthquakes from the last 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS. Click any dot for details.
The strongest recorded earthquake in Permian Basin was the 2020 Mentone earthquake (M5.0). 2020 Mentone (M5.0)
Permian Basin experiences low to moderate seismic activity, with occasional felt earthquakes, according to USGS historical data.
The most recent major earthquake in Permian Basin was the 2020 Mentone earthquake (M5.0). 2020 Mentone (M5.0)
Yes. Permian Basin is crossed by Delaware Basin basement faults, Midland Basin basement faults, making it prone to seismic activity. The seismic risk level is classified as Low to Moderate.
Drop, cover, and hold on. Stay away from windows, and if outdoors, move to an open area. After the shaking stops, check for injuries and be ready for aftershocks. Prepare an emergency kit with water, food, first aid, and a flashlight.
Data sources: USGS real‑time feed, USGS historical archive, and Wikipedia. Page refreshes live earthquake data every 60 seconds.