Latest earthquakes near El Paso, Texas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near El Paso, Texas, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in El Paso? If an earthquake is happening right now near El Paso, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours ago (Mar 27 11:43AM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 115 mi E from El Paso |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 03:41PM Denver) |
M 2.1 | 122 mi E from El Paso |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 02:52PM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 122 mi E from El Paso |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 01:04PM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 128 mi E from El Paso |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 10:58AM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 146 mi E from El Paso |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 10:58AM Denver) |
M 2.1 | 146 mi E from El Paso |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 09:35AM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 146 mi E from El Paso |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 07:08AM Denver) |
M 2.5 | 147 mi E from El Paso |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 12:53AM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 130 mi E from El Paso |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 08:49AM Denver) |
M 2.1 | 147 mi E from El Paso |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 01:48AM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 124 mi E from El Paso |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:21PM Denver) |
M 2.3 | 146 mi E from El Paso |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:11PM Denver) |
M 2.3 | 147 mi E from El Paso |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:11PM Denver) |
M 2.8 | 146 mi E from El Paso |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 06:41PM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 146 mi E from El Paso |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 11:54AM Denver) |
M 2.4 | 146 mi E from El Paso |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 10:23AM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 139 mi E from El Paso |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 08:28AM Denver) |
M 2.7 | 136 mi E from El Paso |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 07:08AM Denver) |
M 2.5 | 165 mi ESE from El Paso |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 06:04AM Denver) |
M 3.0 | 122 mi E from El Paso |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 05:09AM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 123 mi E from El Paso |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 05:08AM Denver) |
M 2.6 | 123 mi E from El Paso |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 01:50AM Denver) |
M 2.4 | 122 mi E from El Paso |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 01:02AM Denver) |
M 2.0 | 139 mi E from El Paso |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 12:56AM Denver) |
M 2.5 | 122 mi E from El Paso |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near El Paso
Recent El Paso Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near El Paso. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near El Paso and elsewhere.
Feb 14, 2025 10:23PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening near Carlsbad in The United States.
El Paso Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 55 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of El Paso, Texas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near El Paso in 2022. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of El Paso that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of El Paso in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near El Paso 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 | 50 | 90.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 9.09% |
| 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 El Paso
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near El Paso occurred on Nov 16, 2022 14:32 local time (America/Denver timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 146 miles (235 km) east of El Paso, at a depth of 4 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near El Paso in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near El Paso, 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 El Paso.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2022 02:32PM (Denver) |
M 5.4 | 146 mi E from El Paso |
| Jul 31, 2021 03:19PM (Denver) |
M 5.2 | 180 mi WSW from El Paso |
| Nov 8, 2023 03:27AM (Denver) |
M 5.2 | 147 mi E from El Paso |
| 40 days ago (Feb 14 10:23PM Denver) |
M 5.0 | 135 mi E from El Paso |
| Mar 26, 2020 09:16AM (Denver) |
M 5.0 | 144 mi E from El Paso |
| Jul 21, 2022 07:35AM (Denver) |
M 4.9 | 122 mi E from El Paso |
| 37 days ago (Feb 18 05:16AM Denver) |
M 4.7 | 117 mi E from El Paso |
| Nov 24, 2022 12:19PM (Denver) |
M 4.7 | 146 mi E from El Paso |
| Mar 24, 2022 09:01PM (Denver) |
M 4.6 | 122 mi E from El Paso |
| Jun 1, 2022 09:46AM (Denver) |
M 4.6 | 114 mi E from El Paso |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near El Paso
Nearest earthquakes from El Paso
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to El Paso, Texas. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2022 06:12AM (Denver) |
M 4.0 | 114 mi E from El Paso |
| Jun 1, 2022 09:46AM (Denver) |
M 4.6 | 114 mi E from El Paso |
| Jun 6, 2022 01:12AM (Denver) |
M 4.3 | 114 mi E from El Paso |
| Jun 8, 2022 04:42AM (Denver) |
M 4.1 | 116 mi E from El Paso |
| Dec 11, 2021 03:27PM (Denver) |
M 4.0 | 116 mi E from El Paso |
| 37 days ago (Feb 18 05:16AM Denver) |
M 4.7 | 117 mi E from El Paso |
| 97 days ago (Dec 20 05:08AM Denver) |
M 4.0 | 117 mi E from El Paso |
| Aug 11, 2022 01:17AM (Denver) |
M 4.5 | 121 mi E from El Paso |
| Mar 24, 2022 09:01PM (Denver) |
M 4.6 | 122 mi E from El Paso |
| Jul 21, 2022 07:35AM (Denver) |
M 4.9 | 122 mi E from El Paso |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from El Paso
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near El Paso.
When was the last earthquake in El Paso, Texas?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near El Paso on the morning of March 27, 2025 at 11:43 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 185km east of El Paso at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near El Paso, Texas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near El Paso, Texas?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near El Paso on the afternoon of November 16, 2022 at 14:32 local time (America/Denver). The center of this earthquake was located 235km east of El Paso at a depth of 7km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near El Paso since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near El Paso, Texas?
In the past 10 years, 55 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from El Paso. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 66 days.
