Latest earthquakes near Houston, Texas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Houston, Texas, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Houston? If an earthquake is happening right now near Houston, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 09:41PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 168 mi WSW from Houston |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 10:05PM Chicago) |
M 3.5 | 130 mi NNE from Houston |
| 11 days ago (Mar 20 02:13PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 181 mi WSW from Houston |
| 21 days ago (Mar 10 09:49AM Chicago) |
M 3.0 | 181 mi WSW from Houston |
| 30 days ago (Mar 1 06:33AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 180 mi WSW from Houston |
| 31 days ago (Feb 28 08:51PM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 182 mi WSW from Houston |
| 33 days ago (Feb 26 12:41AM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 180 mi WSW from Houston |
| 34 days ago (Feb 25 03:35PM Chicago) |
M 2.8 | 181 mi WSW from Houston |
| 34 days ago (Feb 25 03:18AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 180 mi WSW from Houston |
| 35 days ago (Feb 24 03:04PM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 181 mi WSW from Houston |
| 35 days ago (Feb 24 02:18PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 181 mi WSW from Houston |
| 35 days ago (Feb 24 12:14PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 180 mi WSW from Houston |
| 35 days ago (Feb 24 08:07AM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 180 mi WSW from Houston |
| 35 days ago (Feb 24 07:32AM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 180 mi WSW from Houston |
| 35 days ago (Feb 24 03:45AM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 180 mi WSW from Houston |
| 35 days ago (Feb 23 10:35PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 183 mi WSW from Houston |
| 35 days ago (Feb 23 10:35PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 183 mi WSW from Houston |
| 36 days ago (Feb 23 04:15PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 180 mi WSW from Houston |
| 36 days ago (Feb 23 04:11PM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 180 mi WSW from Houston |
| 36 days ago (Feb 23 12:57AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 182 mi WSW from Houston |
| 36 days ago (Feb 22 11:09PM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 181 mi WSW from Houston |
| 37 days ago (Feb 22 05:00PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 181 mi WSW from Houston |
| 37 days ago (Feb 22 03:24PM Chicago) |
M 2.5 | 181 mi WSW from Houston |
| 37 days ago (Feb 22 02:07PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 180 mi WSW from Houston |
| 37 days ago (Feb 22 09:47AM Chicago) |
M 2.5 | 181 mi WSW from Houston |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Houston
Recent Houston Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Houston. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Houston and elsewhere.
Jan 29, 2025 09:26PM
Unusually powerful M4.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening near San Antonio in The United States.
Houston Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Houston, Texas in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Houston in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Houston 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 | 6 | 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 Houston
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Houston occurred on Feb 17, 2024 00:32 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 168 miles (271 km) west-southwest of Houston, at a depth of 1 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Houston in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Houston, 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 Houston.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2024 12:32AM (Chicago) |
M 4.7 | 168 mi WSW from Houston |
| 61 days ago (Jan 29 09:26PM Chicago) |
M 4.5 | 157 mi WSW from Houston |
| Feb 17, 2024 12:20AM (Chicago) |
M 4.4 | 168 mi WSW from Houston |
| Oct 9, 2023 08:59AM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 147 mi WSW from Houston |
| Sep 14, 2023 01:50PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 158 mi WSW from Houston |
| May 1, 2018 11:28AM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 168 mi WSW from Houston |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Houston
Nearest earthquakes from Houston
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Houston, Texas. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2023 08:59AM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 147 mi WSW from Houston |
| 61 days ago (Jan 29 09:26PM Chicago) |
M 4.5 | 157 mi WSW from Houston |
| Sep 14, 2023 01:50PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 158 mi WSW from Houston |
| Feb 17, 2024 12:32AM (Chicago) |
M 4.7 | 168 mi WSW from Houston |
| Feb 17, 2024 12:20AM (Chicago) |
M 4.4 | 168 mi WSW from Houston |
| May 1, 2018 11:28AM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 168 mi WSW from Houston |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Houston
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Houston.
When was the last earthquake in Houston, Texas?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Houston on the evening of March 29, 2025 at 21:41 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 271km west-southwest of Houston at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Houston, Texas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Houston, Texas?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Houston on the night of February 17, 2024 at 00:32 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 271km west-southwest of Houston at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Houston since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Houston, Texas?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Houston. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
