Read this article
Latest earthquakes near Midland, Texas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Midland, Texas, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Midland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Midland, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Midland Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Midland. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Midland and elsewhere.
Jul 26, 2024 09:28AM
Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake hit near Abilene in The United States on Friday Morning.
Jul 22, 2024 10:38PM
Unusually powerful M4.9 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening near Abilene in The United States.
Nov 8, 2023 04:27AM
Unusually powerful M5.2 Earthquake hit near Carlsbad in The United States on Wednesday Night.
Midland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 58 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Midland, 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 Midland in 2022. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Midland 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 Midland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Midland 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 | 53 | 91.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 8.62% |
| 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 Midland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Midland occurred on Nov 16, 2022 15:32 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 116 miles (187 km) west-southwest of Midland, at a depth of 4 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Midland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Midland, 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 Midland.
Nearest earthquakes from Midland
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Midland, 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 Midland.
When was the last earthquake in Midland, Texas?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Midland on the evening of July 26, 2024 at 21:01 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 184km west-southwest of Midland at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Midland, Texas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Midland, Texas?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Midland on the afternoon of November 16, 2022 at 15:32 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 187km west-southwest of Midland at a depth of 7km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Midland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Midland, Texas?
In the past 10 years, 58 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Midland. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 63 days.
