Latest earthquakes near Richardson, Texas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Richardson, Texas, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Richardson? If an earthquake is happening right now near Richardson, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Richardson Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Richardson. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Richardson and elsewhere.
Jul 26, 2024 09:28AM
Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake hit near Abilene in The United States on Friday Morning.
Feb 2, 2024 11:24PM
On Friday Evening an Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake struck near Oklahoma City in The United States.
Richardson Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Richardson, Texas in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Richardson in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Richardson 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 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 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 Richardson
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Richardson occurred on Feb 2, 2024 23:24 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 179 miles (288 km) north of Richardson, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Richardson in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Richardson, 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 Richardson.
Nearest earthquakes from Richardson
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Richardson, 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 Richardson.
When was the last earthquake in Richardson, Texas?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Richardson on the morning of November 13, 2024 at 11:41 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 209km north-northwest of Richardson at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Richardson, Texas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Richardson, Texas?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Richardson on the evening of February 2, 2024 at 23:24 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 288km north of Richardson at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Richardson since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Richardson, Texas?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Richardson. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
