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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 10:05PM Chicago) |
M 3.5 | 144 mi SE from Richardson |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 09:00PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 175 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 03:40PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 164 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 8 days ago (Mar 23 11:35PM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 164 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 08:23AM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 164 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 03:29AM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 163 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 11 days ago (Mar 20 09:06PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 164 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 31 days ago (Feb 28 04:58PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 134 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 32 days ago (Feb 27 02:47AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 169 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 32 days ago (Feb 27 12:34AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 170 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 34 days ago (Feb 25 07:07PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 170 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 34 days ago (Feb 25 04:29PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 170 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 34 days ago (Feb 25 02:32AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 170 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 35 days ago (Feb 24 10:41PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 109 mi NNE from Richardson |
| 47 days ago (Feb 12 01:01PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 157 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 47 days ago (Feb 12 08:31AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 158 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 48 days ago (Feb 11 08:28PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 159 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 48 days ago (Feb 11 08:02AM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 160 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 49 days ago (Feb 10 05:18PM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 157 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 51 days ago (Feb 8 03:38PM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 157 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 51 days ago (Feb 8 01:55PM Chicago) |
M 2.5 | 157 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 51 days ago (Feb 8 06:59AM Chicago) |
M 2.5 | 170 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 51 days ago (Feb 8 04:07AM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 169 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 54 days ago (Feb 5 09:01PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 157 mi NNW from Richardson |
| 54 days ago (Feb 5 05:51AM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 178 mi N from Richardson |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Richardson
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.
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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2024 11:24PM (Chicago) |
M 5.1 | 179 mi N from Richardson |
| May 7, 2015 05:58PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 39 mi SSW from Richardson |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2015 05:58PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 39 mi SSW from Richardson |
| Feb 2, 2024 11:24PM (Chicago) |
M 5.1 | 179 mi N from Richardson |
| Jul 26, 2024 09:28AM (Chicago) |
M 5.1 | 229 mi W from Richardson |
| Sep 3, 2016 07:02AM (Chicago) |
M 5.8 | 240 mi N from Richardson |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Richardson
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Richardson.
When was the last earthquake in Richardson, Texas?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Richardson on the evening of March 28, 2025 at 22:05 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 231km south-east of Richardson at a depth of 7km 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.
