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.
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.
Nov 8, 2023 04:27AM
Unusually powerful M5.2 Earthquake hit near Carlsbad in The United States on Wednesday Night.
Lubbock Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 29 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 2 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 | 25 | 86.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 13.79% |
| 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lubbock.
When was the last earthquake in Lubbock, Texas?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Lubbock on the afternoon of May 19, 2024 at 13:09 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 299km southwest of Lubbock at a depth of 5km 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, 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lubbock. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 126 days.
