Latest earthquakes near Denton, Texas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Denton, Texas, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Denton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Denton, it will show up within minutes.
Denton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Denton, Texas in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Denton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Denton 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 | 87.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 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 Denton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Denton occurred on Feb 2, 2024 23:24 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 162 miles (260 km) north of Denton, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Denton in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Denton, 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 Denton.
Nearest earthquakes from Denton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Denton, 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 Denton.
When was the last earthquake in Denton, Texas?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Denton on the evening of January 5, 2026 at 20:53 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 263km north of Denton at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Denton, Texas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Denton, Texas?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Denton on the evening of February 2, 2024 at 23:24 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 260km north of Denton at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Denton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Denton, Texas?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Denton. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
