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.
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.
Feb 2, 2024 11:24PM
On Friday Evening an Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake struck near Oklahoma City in The United States.
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.
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 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Denton on the afternoon of December 19, 2024 at 12:10 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 296km east-southeast of Denton at a depth of 6km 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.
