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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 03:40PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 93 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:35PM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 93 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 09:24PM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 145 mi WSW from Wichita Falls |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 08:23AM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 93 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 06:16AM Chicago) |
M 2.5 | 171 mi N from Wichita Falls |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 03:29AM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 93 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 09:06PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 93 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| 18 days ago (Mar 8 02:47PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 141 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 01:35PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 173 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| 26 days ago (Feb 28 04:58PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 78 mi NE from Wichita Falls |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 02:47AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 100 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 12:34AM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 101 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| 29 days ago (Feb 25 07:07PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 101 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| 29 days ago (Feb 25 04:29PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 101 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| 29 days ago (Feb 25 02:32AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 101 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| 30 days ago (Feb 24 10:41PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 142 mi ENE from Wichita Falls |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 02:25AM Chicago) |
M 2.9 | 148 mi N from Wichita Falls |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 10:19PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 185 mi SW from Wichita Falls |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 02:07PM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 173 mi N from Wichita Falls |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 01:01PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 98 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| 42 days ago (Feb 12 08:31AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 99 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 08:28PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 101 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 08:02AM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 101 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 01:45AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 147 mi WSW from Wichita Falls |
| 43 days ago (Feb 11 01:37AM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 147 mi WSW from Wichita Falls |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Wichita Falls
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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2016 11:07AM (Chicago) |
M 5.1 | 178 mi N from Wichita Falls |
| Feb 2, 2024 11:24PM (Chicago) |
M 5.1 | 149 mi NE from Wichita Falls |
| Jul 26, 2024 09:28AM (Chicago) |
M 5.1 | 148 mi WSW from Wichita Falls |
| Nov 6, 2016 07:44PM (Chicago) |
M 5.0 | 173 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| Jul 22, 2024 10:38PM (Chicago) |
M 4.9 | 148 mi WSW from Wichita Falls |
| Jan 6, 2016 10:27PM (Chicago) |
M 4.7 | 180 mi N from Wichita Falls |
| Jan 6, 2016 10:27PM (Chicago) |
M 4.7 | 179 mi N from Wichita Falls |
| Feb 16, 2023 04:29AM (Chicago) |
M 4.7 | 149 mi WSW from Wichita Falls |
| Apr 9, 2018 05:22AM (Chicago) |
M 4.6 | 168 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| Apr 7, 2018 07:16AM (Chicago) |
M 4.6 | 173 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2015 05:58PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 127 mi SE from Wichita Falls |
| Dec 29, 2015 05:39AM (Chicago) |
M 4.3 | 136 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| Jan 13, 2024 05:36AM (Chicago) |
M 4.1 | 136 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| Aug 2, 2017 09:56PM (Chicago) |
M 4.2 | 136 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| Jan 1, 2016 05:39AM (Chicago) |
M 4.2 | 136 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| Jan 12, 2024 09:46PM (Chicago) |
M 4.3 | 136 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| Jun 20, 2015 12:10AM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 141 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| Apr 7, 2016 05:27PM (Chicago) |
M 4.2 | 142 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| Apr 8, 2015 03:52PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 145 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
| Aug 17, 2016 08:34AM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 146 mi NNE from Wichita Falls |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Wichita Falls
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Wichita Falls on the afternoon of March 25, 2025 at 15:40 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 150km north-northeast of Wichita Falls at a depth of 6km 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.
