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.
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 16 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 | 13 | 81.25% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 18.75% |
| 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.
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.
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 evening of May 20, 2025 at 21:25 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 140km west of Abilene at a depth of 3km 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, 16 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 228 days.
