Live seismic activity in Texas — updated every 60 seconds from USGS data. Texas experiences moderate seismic activity from both natural fault zones and induced seismicity from oil and gas operations. The Texas Panhandle saw significant shaking on July 23, 2026, with a widely felt M5.0 event near Spearman.
See real‑time seismic activity in Texas. This page shows all earthquakes from the last 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.
Texas experiences moderate seismic activity from both natural fault zones (Balcones Fault Zone) and induced seismicity from oil and gas operations, particularly in the Permian Basin and the Panhandle. On July 23, 2026, a M5.0 earthquake struck 8 km SSE of Spearman, Texas, generating over 379 felt reports and shaking the Texas Panhandle. The 2024 M5.1 near Midland was another large recent earthquake. Major faults include the Balcones Fault Zone, the Midland Basin faults, the Rio Grande Rift-related faults, and the Panhandle fault system. Notable quakes include 2026 Spearman (M5.0), 2024 Midland (M5.1), 2023 M4.5, 2020 M4.5, 1931 Valentine (M6.0). The seismic risk is low to moderate. Tectonically, Texas lies on intraplate crust, with reactivated ancient faults and induced seismicity from wastewater injection. This page provides real‑time USGS data and historical context for Texas.
See earthquakes today in Texas with real‑time USGS data. Filter by magnitude, depth, and find earthquakes near me in Texas. Updated every 60 seconds.
The region is defined by Balcones Fault Zone, Midland Basin faults, Rio Grande Rift-related faults, Panhandle fault system, and the risk level is classified as Low to Moderate. With a population of 29 million, understanding local seismic hazards is crucial.
Texas lies on Intraplate – reactivated ancient faults and induced seismicity. 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 Texas was the 2026 Spearman earthquake (M5.0). 2026 Spearman (M5.0)
Texas experiences low to moderate seismic activity, with occasional felt earthquakes, according to USGS historical data.
The most recent major earthquake in Texas was the 2026 Spearman earthquake (M5.0). 2026 Spearman (M5.0)
Yes. Texas is crossed by Balcones Fault Zone, Midland Basin faults, Rio Grande Rift-related faults, Panhandle fault system, 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.