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.

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List of latest earthquakes near Austin.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 19, 2024 12:25AM
(Chicago)
M 2.3 97 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 18, 2024 01:34PM
(Chicago)
M 2.2 97 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 18, 2024 01:28PM
(Chicago)
M 3.9 97 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 17, 2024 02:36PM
(Chicago)
M 2.2 98 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 17, 2024 05:48AM
(Chicago)
M 2.7 98 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 16, 2024 09:04AM
(Chicago)
M 2.4 97 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 16, 2024 08:13AM
(Chicago)
M 2.3 96 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 16, 2024 07:02AM
(Chicago)
M 3.5 97 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 16, 2024 06:13AM
(Chicago)
M 2.0 98 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 16, 2024 12:10AM
(Chicago)
M 2.1 98 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 16, 2024 12:04AM
(Chicago)
M 2.0 98 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 15, 2024 11:23PM
(Chicago)
M 2.8 97 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 15, 2024 11:14PM
(Chicago)
M 2.2 97 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 15, 2024 10:14PM
(Chicago)
M 3.1 95 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 15, 2024 02:58PM
(Chicago)
M 2.0 98 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 15, 2024 08:17AM
(Chicago)
M 2.9 97 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 15, 2024 05:51AM
(Chicago)
M 2.8 98 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 15, 2024 05:28AM
(Chicago)
M 2.9 97 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 15, 2024 04:13AM
(Chicago)
M 2.9 97 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 15, 2024 02:47AM
(Chicago)
M 2.2 97 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 14, 2024 02:49PM
(Chicago)
M 2.7 97 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 14, 2024 02:00PM
(Chicago)
M 2.4 97 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 14, 2024 01:55PM
(Chicago)
M 2.5 98 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 14, 2024 01:43PM
(Chicago)
M 2.3 97 mi SSW
from Austin
Nov 14, 2024 12:03PM
(Chicago)
M 3.7 97 mi SSW
from Austin

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Austin

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.

Austin Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 186 mi, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.3
Nov 19, 2024 00:25

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Austin with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Austin (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.7
On Feb 17, 2024 00:32.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 4.7
On Feb 17, 2024 00:32.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Austin.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 17, 2024 12:32AM
(Chicago)
M 4.7 92 mi S
from Austin
Feb 17, 2024 12:20AM
(Chicago)
M 4.4 92 mi S
from Austin
Oct 9, 2023 08:59AM
(Chicago)
M 4.0 90 mi S
from Austin
Sep 14, 2023 01:50PM
(Chicago)
M 4.0 83 mi S
from Austin
May 1, 2018 11:28AM
(Chicago)
M 4.0 93 mi S
from Austin
May 7, 2015 05:58PM
(Chicago)
M 4.0 158 mi NNE
from Austin

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Austin.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 14, 2023 01:50PM
(Chicago)
M 4.0 83 mi S
from Austin
Oct 9, 2023 08:59AM
(Chicago)
M 4.0 90 mi S
from Austin
Feb 17, 2024 12:32AM
(Chicago)
M 4.7 92 mi S
from Austin
Feb 17, 2024 12:20AM
(Chicago)
M 4.4 92 mi S
from Austin
May 1, 2018 11:28AM
(Chicago)
M 4.0 93 mi S
from Austin
May 7, 2015 05:58PM
(Chicago)
M 4.0 158 mi NNE
from Austin
Jul 26, 2024 09:28AM
(Chicago)
M 5.1 244 mi NW
from Austin

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Austin

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Austin.

When was the last earthquake in Austin, Texas?

A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Austin on the night of November 19, 2024 at 00:25 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 156km south-southwest of Austin at a depth of 6km 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.