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.
Odessa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 69 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 | 61 | 88.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 11.59% |
| 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 May 3, 2025 20:47 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 124 miles (199 km) west of Odessa, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Odessa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5.4 earthquake struck on Nov 16, 2022 15:32, 98 miles (157 km) west of Odessa. It is the strongest earthquake near Odessa in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Odessa on the evening of January 28, 2026 at 23:23 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 154km 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, 69 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Odessa. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 53 days.
