Latest earthquakes near Lubbock, Texas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lubbock, Texas, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lubbock? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lubbock, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 hours ago (Mar 31 11:42AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 103 mi S from Lubbock |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 08:35AM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 109 mi SSE from Lubbock |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 08:09PM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 80 mi S from Lubbock |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 10:17AM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 99 mi SSE from Lubbock |
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 01:50PM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 101 mi S from Lubbock |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 09:49AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 184 mi SW from Lubbock |
| 8 days ago (Mar 23 06:49AM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 112 mi SSE from Lubbock |
| 9 days ago (Mar 22 07:24AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 184 mi SW from Lubbock |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 09:24PM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 91 mi SE from Lubbock |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 04:58PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 183 mi SW from Lubbock |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 03:50PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 91 mi SSW from Lubbock |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 03:35PM Chicago) |
M 2.5 | 157 mi SW from Lubbock |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 03:35PM Chicago) |
M 2.5 | 157 mi SW from Lubbock |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 12:54PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 89 mi S from Lubbock |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 11:58AM Chicago) |
M 2.6 | 158 mi SW from Lubbock |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 10:47AM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 112 mi SSE from Lubbock |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 04:01AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 157 mi SW from Lubbock |
| 11 days ago (Mar 20 12:59PM Chicago) |
M 2.6 | 130 mi SW from Lubbock |
| 11 days ago (Mar 20 01:47AM Chicago) |
M 2.7 | 176 mi WSW from Lubbock |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 11:57PM Chicago) |
M 2.6 | 177 mi WSW from Lubbock |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 11:49PM Chicago) |
M 3.4 | 177 mi WSW from Lubbock |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 11:17PM Chicago) |
M 3.6 | 179 mi WSW from Lubbock |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 11:11PM Chicago) |
M 2.8 | 177 mi WSW from Lubbock |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 11:04PM Chicago) |
M 2.9 | 178 mi WSW from Lubbock |
| 13 days ago (Mar 18 04:44AM Chicago) |
M 2.6 | 80 mi S from Lubbock |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Lubbock
Recent Lubbock Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lubbock. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lubbock and elsewhere.
Feb 28, 2025 01:33PM
Shallow M4.8 Earthquake hit near Midland in The United States on Friday Afternoon.
Feb 14, 2025 11:23PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening near Carlsbad in The United States.
Sep 16, 2024 07:49PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Midland in The United States.
Jul 26, 2024 09:28AM
Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake hit near Abilene in The United States on Friday Morning.
Lubbock Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 36 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Lubbock, Texas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lubbock in 2022. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Lubbock 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 Lubbock in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Lubbock 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 | 30 | 83.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 16.67% |
| 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 Lubbock
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lubbock occurred on Nov 16, 2022 15:32 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 184 miles (296 km) south-west of Lubbock, at a depth of 4 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Lubbock in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lubbock, 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 Lubbock.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2022 03:32PM (Chicago) |
M 5.4 | 184 mi SW from Lubbock |
| Nov 8, 2023 04:27AM (Chicago) |
M 5.2 | 183 mi SW from Lubbock |
| Dec 16, 2022 05:35PM (Chicago) |
M 5.2 | 98 mi S from Lubbock |
| Jul 26, 2024 09:28AM (Chicago) |
M 5.1 | 89 mi SE from Lubbock |
| Sep 16, 2024 07:49PM (Chicago) |
M 5.1 | 81 mi S from Lubbock |
| Mar 26, 2020 10:16AM (Chicago) |
M 5.0 | 181 mi SW from Lubbock |
| Jul 22, 2024 10:38PM (Chicago) |
M 4.9 | 89 mi SE from Lubbock |
| 31 days ago (Feb 28 01:33PM Chicago) |
M 4.8 | 83 mi S from Lubbock |
| Nov 24, 2022 01:19PM (Chicago) |
M 4.7 | 184 mi SW from Lubbock |
| Feb 16, 2023 04:29AM (Chicago) |
M 4.7 | 90 mi SE from Lubbock |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Lubbock
Nearest earthquakes from Lubbock
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lubbock, Texas. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2019 04:47PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 73 mi SE from Lubbock |
| Nov 23, 2023 05:14PM (Chicago) |
M 4.2 | 81 mi S from Lubbock |
| Sep 16, 2024 07:49PM (Chicago) |
M 5.1 | 81 mi S from Lubbock |
| 31 days ago (Feb 28 01:33PM Chicago) |
M 4.8 | 83 mi S from Lubbock |
| Nov 4, 2023 06:39PM (Chicago) |
M 4.1 | 88 mi S from Lubbock |
| Nov 4, 2023 07:49PM (Chicago) |
M 4.1 | 88 mi S from Lubbock |
| Apr 10, 2024 01:46PM (Chicago) |
M 4.4 | 87 mi S from Lubbock |
| Jul 22, 2024 10:46PM (Chicago) |
M 4.4 | 88 mi SE from Lubbock |
| Jul 24, 2024 09:57PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 88 mi SE from Lubbock |
| Jul 27, 2024 04:08PM (Chicago) |
M 4.5 | 88 mi SE from Lubbock |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Lubbock
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lubbock.
When was the last earthquake in Lubbock, Texas?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lubbock on the morning of March 31, 2025 at 11:42 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 165km south of Lubbock at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lubbock, Texas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lubbock, Texas?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Lubbock on the afternoon of November 16, 2022 at 15:32 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 296km southwest of Lubbock at a depth of 7km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lubbock since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lubbock, Texas?
In the past 10 years, 36 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lubbock. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 101 days.
