Latest earthquakes near Austin, Texas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Austin, Texas, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Austin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Austin, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Austin Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Austin. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Austin and elsewhere.
Jul 26, 2024 09:28AM
Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake hit near Abilene in The United States on Friday Morning.
Austin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Austin, Texas in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Austin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Austin 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 | 6 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Austin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Austin occurred on Feb 17, 2024 00:32 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 92 miles (148 km) south of Austin, at a depth of 1 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Austin in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Austin, 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 Austin.
Nearest earthquakes from Austin
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Austin, 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 Austin.
When was the last earthquake in Austin, Texas?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Austin on the evening of December 13, 2024 at 23:45 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 222km southwest of Austin at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Austin, Texas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Austin, Texas?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Austin on the night of February 17, 2024 at 00:32 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 148km south of Austin at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Austin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Austin, Texas?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Austin. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
