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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 10:05PM Chicago) |
M 3.5 | 173 mi SE from Denton |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 09:00PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 149 mi NNW from Denton |
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 03:40PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 139 mi NNW from Denton |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 11:35PM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 139 mi NNW from Denton |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 08:23AM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 139 mi NNW from Denton |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 03:29AM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 139 mi NNW from Denton |
| 11 days ago (Mar 20 09:06PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 139 mi NNW from Denton |
| 31 days ago (Feb 28 04:58PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 109 mi NNW from Denton |
| 32 days ago (Feb 27 02:47AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 144 mi NNW from Denton |
| 32 days ago (Feb 27 12:34AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 145 mi NNW from Denton |
| 34 days ago (Feb 25 07:07PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 145 mi NNW from Denton |
| 34 days ago (Feb 25 04:29PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 145 mi NNW from Denton |
| 34 days ago (Feb 25 02:32AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 145 mi NNW from Denton |
| 34 days ago (Feb 24 10:41PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 103 mi NE from Denton |
| 47 days ago (Feb 12 01:01PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 134 mi N from Denton |
| 47 days ago (Feb 12 08:31AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 135 mi N from Denton |
| 48 days ago (Feb 11 08:28PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 136 mi N from Denton |
| 48 days ago (Feb 11 08:02AM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 136 mi N from Denton |
| 49 days ago (Feb 10 05:18PM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 133 mi N from Denton |
| 51 days ago (Feb 8 03:38PM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 134 mi N from Denton |
| 51 days ago (Feb 8 01:55PM Chicago) |
M 2.5 | 133 mi NNW from Denton |
| 51 days ago (Feb 8 06:59AM Chicago) |
M 2.5 | 144 mi NNW from Denton |
| 51 days ago (Feb 8 04:07AM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 143 mi NNW from Denton |
| 53 days ago (Feb 6 04:15AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 170 mi N from Denton |
| 54 days ago (Feb 5 09:01PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 134 mi N from Denton |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Denton
Recent Denton Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Denton. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Denton and elsewhere.
Jul 26, 2024 09:28AM
Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake hit near Abilene in The United States on Friday Morning.
Denton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Denton, 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 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 | 12 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 7.69% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2024 11:24PM (Chicago) |
M 5.1 | 162 mi N from Denton |
| Jan 12, 2024 09:46PM (Chicago) |
M 4.3 | 170 mi N from Denton |
| Dec 29, 2015 05:39AM (Chicago) |
M 4.3 | 170 mi N from Denton |
| Aug 2, 2017 09:56PM (Chicago) |
M 4.2 | 170 mi N from Denton |
| Jul 14, 2017 08:47AM (Chicago) |
M 4.2 | 185 mi N from Denton |
| Apr 7, 2016 05:27PM (Chicago) |
M 4.2 | 169 mi N from Denton |
| Jan 1, 2016 05:39AM (Chicago) |
M 4.2 | 170 mi N from Denton |
| Jan 13, 2024 05:36AM (Chicago) |
M 4.1 | 170 mi N from Denton |
| Apr 6, 2023 03:57AM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 178 mi N from Denton |
| Aug 17, 2016 08:34AM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 170 mi N from Denton |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2015 05:58PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 51 mi S from Denton |
| Feb 2, 2024 11:24PM (Chicago) |
M 5.1 | 162 mi N from Denton |
| Apr 7, 2016 05:27PM (Chicago) |
M 4.2 | 169 mi N from Denton |
| Jan 13, 2024 05:36AM (Chicago) |
M 4.1 | 170 mi N from Denton |
| Jan 12, 2024 09:46PM (Chicago) |
M 4.3 | 170 mi N from Denton |
| Aug 2, 2017 09:56PM (Chicago) |
M 4.2 | 170 mi N from Denton |
| Aug 17, 2016 08:34AM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 170 mi N from Denton |
| Jan 1, 2016 05:39AM (Chicago) |
M 4.2 | 170 mi N from Denton |
| Dec 29, 2015 05:39AM (Chicago) |
M 4.3 | 170 mi N from Denton |
| Jun 20, 2015 12:10AM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 175 mi N from Denton |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Denton
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Denton.
When was the last earthquake in Denton, Texas?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Denton on the evening of March 28, 2025 at 22:05 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 279km south-east of Denton at a depth of 7km 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, 13 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 281 days.
