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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 09:41PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 88 mi S from Austin |
| 11 days ago (Mar 20 02:13PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 99 mi SSW from Austin |
| 13 days ago (Mar 18 03:42AM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 155 mi SSW from Austin |
| 18 days ago (Mar 13 09:35AM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 136 mi SW from Austin |
| 21 days ago (Mar 10 09:49AM Chicago) |
M 3.0 | 99 mi SSW from Austin |
| 30 days ago (Mar 1 06:33AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 96 mi SSW from Austin |
| 31 days ago (Feb 28 08:51PM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 100 mi SSW from Austin |
| 31 days ago (Feb 28 04:08PM Chicago) |
M 2.7 | 127 mi SSW from Austin |
| 31 days ago (Feb 28 02:23PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 126 mi SSW from Austin |
| 31 days ago (Feb 28 12:13AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 146 mi SW from Austin |
| 33 days ago (Feb 26 12:41AM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 96 mi SSW from Austin |
| 34 days ago (Feb 25 03:35PM Chicago) |
M 2.8 | 98 mi SSW from Austin |
| 34 days ago (Feb 25 03:18AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 96 mi SSW from Austin |
| 35 days ago (Feb 24 03:04PM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 98 mi SSW from Austin |
| 35 days ago (Feb 24 02:18PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 96 mi SSW from Austin |
| 35 days ago (Feb 24 12:14PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 94 mi SSW from Austin |
| 35 days ago (Feb 24 08:07AM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 96 mi SSW from Austin |
| 35 days ago (Feb 24 07:32AM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 97 mi SSW from Austin |
| 35 days ago (Feb 24 03:45AM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 96 mi SSW from Austin |
| 35 days ago (Feb 23 10:35PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 101 mi SSW from Austin |
| 35 days ago (Feb 23 10:35PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 101 mi SSW from Austin |
| 36 days ago (Feb 23 04:15PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 97 mi SSW from Austin |
| 36 days ago (Feb 23 04:11PM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 95 mi SSW from Austin |
| 36 days ago (Feb 23 12:57AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 99 mi SSW from Austin |
| 36 days ago (Feb 22 11:09PM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 98 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.
Jan 29, 2025 09:26PM
Unusually powerful M4.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening near San Antonio in The United States.
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 7 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 | 7 | 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2024 12:32AM (Chicago) |
M 4.7 | 92 mi S from Austin |
| 60 days ago (Jan 29 09:26PM Chicago) |
M 4.5 | 83 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 60 days ago (Jan 29 09:26PM Chicago) |
M 4.5 | 83 mi S from Austin |
| 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 evening of March 29, 2025 at 21:41 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 141km south of Austin at a depth of 3km 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, 7 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 521 days.
