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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 09:41PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 183 mi SSW from Waco |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 10:05PM Chicago) |
M 3.5 | 134 mi E from Waco |
| 51 days ago (Feb 8 07:01PM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 178 mi SSW from Waco |
| 51 days ago (Feb 8 05:35PM Chicago) |
M 2.5 | 177 mi SSW from Waco |
| 54 days ago (Feb 5 06:23AM Chicago) |
M 2.8 | 185 mi SSW from Waco |
| 58 days ago (Feb 1 07:20PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 177 mi SSW from Waco |
| 58 days ago (Feb 1 10:44AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 178 mi SSW from Waco |
| 59 days ago (Jan 31 03:49PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 177 mi SSW from Waco |
| 59 days ago (Jan 31 11:45AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 178 mi SSW from Waco |
| 59 days ago (Jan 30 09:59PM Chicago) |
M 3.6 | 176 mi SSW from Waco |
| 60 days ago (Jan 30 08:07AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 175 mi SSW from Waco |
| 60 days ago (Jan 30 12:17AM Chicago) |
M 2.7 | 176 mi SSW from Waco |
| 60 days ago (Jan 29 11:03PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 175 mi SSW from Waco |
| 60 days ago (Jan 29 10:29PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 178 mi SSW from Waco |
| 60 days ago (Jan 29 09:26PM Chicago) |
M 4.5 | 176 mi SSW from Waco |
| 87 days ago (Jan 3 04:14PM Chicago) |
M 2.9 | 175 mi SSW from Waco |
| 87 days ago (Jan 3 03:09PM Chicago) |
M 2.5 | 177 mi SSW from Waco |
| Dec 13, 2024 04:19AM (Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 185 mi SSW from Waco |
| Nov 29, 2024 08:54AM (Chicago) |
M 2.7 | 182 mi SSW from Waco |
| Nov 26, 2024 11:03AM (Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 150 mi SSW from Waco |
| Nov 26, 2024 08:08AM (Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 172 mi SSW from Waco |
| Nov 24, 2024 01:11AM (Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 184 mi SSW from Waco |
| Nov 14, 2024 10:59AM (Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 173 mi SSW from Waco |
| Nov 5, 2024 12:14AM (Chicago) |
M 2.7 | 173 mi SSW from Waco |
| Oct 31, 2024 08:04PM (Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 175 mi SSW from Waco |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Waco
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.
Jan 29, 2025 09:26PM
Unusually powerful M4.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening near San Antonio in The United States.
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 5 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 | 5 | 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2024 12:32AM (Chicago) |
M 4.7 | 186 mi SSW from Waco |
| 60 days ago (Jan 29 09:26PM Chicago) |
M 4.5 | 176 mi SSW from Waco |
| Oct 9, 2023 08:59AM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 181 mi S from Waco |
| Sep 14, 2023 01:50PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 176 mi SSW from Waco |
| May 7, 2015 05:58PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 65 mi N from Waco |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2015 05:58PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 65 mi N from Waco |
| 60 days ago (Jan 29 09:26PM Chicago) |
M 4.5 | 176 mi SSW from Waco |
| Sep 14, 2023 01:50PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 176 mi SSW from Waco |
| Oct 9, 2023 08:59AM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 181 mi S from Waco |
| Feb 17, 2024 12:32AM (Chicago) |
M 4.7 | 186 mi SSW from Waco |
| Jul 26, 2024 09:28AM (Chicago) |
M 5.1 | 222 mi WNW from Waco |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Waco
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Waco.
When was the last earthquake in Waco, Texas?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Waco on the evening of March 29, 2025 at 21:41 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 294km south-southwest of Waco at a depth of 3km 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, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Waco. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
