Latest earthquakes near Wichita Falls, Texas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wichita Falls, Texas, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wichita Falls? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wichita Falls, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Wichita Falls Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Wichita Falls. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Wichita Falls and elsewhere.
Sep 16, 2024 07:49PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Midland in The United States.
Jul 26, 2024 09:28AM
Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake hit near Abilene in The United States on Friday Morning.
Wichita Falls Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 59 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Wichita Falls, Texas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Wichita Falls in 2016. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Wichita Falls that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Wichita Falls in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Wichita Falls 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 | 55 | 93.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 6.78% |
| 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 Wichita Falls
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wichita Falls occurred on Feb 13, 2016 11:07 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 178 miles (287 km) north of Wichita Falls, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Wichita Falls in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5.1 earthquake struck on Jul 26, 2024 09:28, 148 miles (238 km) north of Wichita Falls. It is the strongest earthquake near Wichita Falls in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls.
Nearest earthquakes from Wichita Falls
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls.
When was the last earthquake in Wichita Falls, Texas?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Wichita Falls on the afternoon of February 22, 2025 at 12:35 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 162km north-northeast of Wichita Falls at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wichita Falls, Texas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wichita Falls, Texas?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Wichita Falls on the morning of July 26, 2024 at 09:28 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 238km west-southwest of Wichita Falls at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wichita Falls since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wichita Falls, Texas?
In the past 10 years, 59 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wichita Falls. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 62 days.
