Latest earthquakes near Odessa, Texas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Odessa, Texas, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Odessa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Odessa, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Odessa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Odessa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Odessa and elsewhere.
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.
Odessa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 62 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Odessa, Texas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Odessa in 2022. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Odessa 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 Odessa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Odessa 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 | 56 | 90.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 9.68% |
| 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 Odessa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Odessa occurred on Nov 16, 2022 15:32 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 98 miles (157 km) west of Odessa, at a depth of 4 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Odessa in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Odessa, 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 Odessa.
Nearest earthquakes from Odessa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Odessa, 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 Odessa.
When was the last earthquake in Odessa, Texas?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Odessa on the morning of December 29, 2024 at 07:57 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 200km west of Odessa at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Odessa, Texas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Odessa, Texas?
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Odessa on the afternoon of November 16, 2022 at 15:32 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 157km west of Odessa at a depth of 7km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Odessa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Odessa, Texas?
In the past 10 years, 62 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Odessa. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 59 days.
