Latest earthquakes near Abilene, Texas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Abilene, Texas, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Abilene? If an earthquake is happening right now near Abilene, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 hours ago (Mar 31 11:42AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 147 mi W from Abilene |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 08:35AM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 80 mi WSW from Abilene |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 08:09PM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 134 mi W from Abilene |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 10:17AM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 105 mi W from Abilene |
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 01:50PM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 113 mi WSW from Abilene |
| 8 days ago (Mar 23 06:49AM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 98 mi WSW from Abilene |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 09:24PM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 55 mi WNW from Abilene |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 03:50PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 144 mi W from Abilene |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 12:54PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 125 mi W from Abilene |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 10:47AM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 81 mi WSW from Abilene |
| 13 days ago (Mar 18 04:44AM Chicago) |
M 2.6 | 117 mi W from Abilene |
| 13 days ago (Mar 18 03:12AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 127 mi W from Abilene |
| 15 days ago (Mar 16 10:55AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 137 mi W from Abilene |
| 15 days ago (Mar 16 10:51AM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 137 mi W from Abilene |
| 15 days ago (Mar 16 02:02AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 135 mi W from Abilene |
| 16 days ago (Mar 15 09:28AM Chicago) |
M 2.6 | 137 mi W from Abilene |
| 16 days ago (Mar 15 03:48AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 137 mi W from Abilene |
| 17 days ago (Mar 14 08:21AM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 122 mi WSW from Abilene |
| 18 days ago (Mar 13 10:28PM Chicago) |
M 2.5 | 123 mi WSW from Abilene |
| 18 days ago (Mar 13 07:52AM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 147 mi W from Abilene |
| 18 days ago (Mar 13 03:41AM Chicago) |
M 2.5 | 137 mi W from Abilene |
| 18 days ago (Mar 13 02:25AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 146 mi W from Abilene |
| 24 days ago (Mar 7 08:57AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 75 mi WSW from Abilene |
| 31 days ago (Feb 28 03:47PM Chicago) |
M 2.6 | 111 mi W from Abilene |
| 31 days ago (Feb 28 01:36PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 128 mi W from Abilene |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Abilene
Recent Abilene Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Abilene. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Abilene and elsewhere.
Feb 28, 2025 01:33PM
Shallow M4.8 Earthquake hit near Midland in The United States on Friday Afternoon.
Sep 16, 2024 07:49PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Midland in The United States.
Jul 26, 2024 09:28AM
Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake hit near Abilene in The United States on Friday Morning.
Abilene Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Abilene, Texas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Abilene in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Abilene during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 14 | 82.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 17.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Abilene
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Abilene occurred on Dec 16, 2022 17:35 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 142 miles (228 km) west of Abilene, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Abilene in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Abilene, Texas in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Abilene.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2022 05:35PM (Chicago) |
M 5.2 | 142 mi W from Abilene |
| Sep 16, 2024 07:49PM (Chicago) |
M 5.1 | 135 mi W from Abilene |
| Jul 26, 2024 09:28AM (Chicago) |
M 5.1 | 58 mi WNW from Abilene |
| Jul 22, 2024 10:38PM (Chicago) |
M 4.9 | 58 mi WNW from Abilene |
| 31 days ago (Feb 28 01:33PM Chicago) |
M 4.8 | 128 mi W from Abilene |
| Feb 16, 2023 04:29AM (Chicago) |
M 4.7 | 58 mi WNW from Abilene |
| Dec 27, 2021 07:55PM (Chicago) |
M 4.6 | 120 mi W from Abilene |
| Jul 27, 2024 04:08PM (Chicago) |
M 4.5 | 60 mi WNW from Abilene |
| Jul 22, 2024 10:46PM (Chicago) |
M 4.4 | 59 mi WNW from Abilene |
| Apr 10, 2024 01:46PM (Chicago) |
M 4.4 | 122 mi W from Abilene |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Abilene
Nearest earthquakes from Abilene
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Abilene, Texas. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2024 10:38PM (Chicago) |
M 4.9 | 58 mi WNW from Abilene |
| Jul 26, 2024 09:28AM (Chicago) |
M 5.1 | 58 mi WNW from Abilene |
| Feb 16, 2023 04:29AM (Chicago) |
M 4.7 | 58 mi WNW from Abilene |
| Jul 27, 2024 04:08PM (Chicago) |
M 4.5 | 60 mi WNW from Abilene |
| Jul 24, 2024 09:57PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 60 mi WNW from Abilene |
| Jul 22, 2024 10:46PM (Chicago) |
M 4.4 | 59 mi WNW from Abilene |
| Sep 30, 2019 04:47PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 73 mi WNW from Abilene |
| Dec 27, 2021 07:55PM (Chicago) |
M 4.6 | 120 mi W from Abilene |
| Dec 31, 2020 02:44PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 121 mi W from Abilene |
| Apr 10, 2024 01:46PM (Chicago) |
M 4.4 | 122 mi W from Abilene |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Abilene
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Abilene.
When was the last earthquake in Abilene, Texas?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Abilene on the morning of March 31, 2025 at 11:42 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 236km west of Abilene at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Abilene, Texas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Abilene, Texas?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Abilene on the afternoon of December 16, 2022 at 17:35 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 228km west of Abilene at a depth of 8km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Abilene since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Abilene, Texas?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Abilene. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
