Latest earthquakes near Waco, Texas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Waco, Texas, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Waco? If an earthquake is happening right now near Waco, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Waco Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Waco. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Waco and elsewhere.
Jul 26, 2024 09:28AM
Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake hit near Abilene in The United States on Friday Morning.
Waco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Waco, Texas in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Waco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Waco 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 | 4 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Waco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Waco occurred on Feb 17, 2024 00:32 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 186 miles (300 km) south-southwest of Waco, at a depth of 1 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Waco in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Waco, 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 Waco.
Nearest earthquakes from Waco
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Waco, 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 Waco.
When was the last earthquake in Waco, Texas?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Waco on the night of December 13, 2024 at 04:19 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 297km south-southwest of Waco at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Waco, Texas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Waco, Texas?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Waco on the night of February 17, 2024 at 00:32 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 300km south-southwest of Waco at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Waco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Waco, Texas?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Waco. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
