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.
Houston Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 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 | 5 | 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Houston.
When was the last earthquake in Houston, Texas?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Houston on the morning of May 15, 2024 at 10:14 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 278km 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, 5 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 730 days.
