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Earthquakes Near Olden, Texas 76466 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 76466 Updated just now

12 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Olden, Texas

12 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Olden, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 76466 using live data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), updated every 60 seconds. Whether you felt shaking or are checking if an earthquake just happened near Olden, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Olden

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

Some seismic activity near Olden. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 12
Closest to you M1.1, 158 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.1, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 238 days ago
Tracking Area
Olden
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 12 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Olden

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km NNE of Midland, Texas 193 mi 8:45 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km NNE of Midland, Texas 193 mi 7:50 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Smiley, Texas 236 mi 5:32 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 16 km S of Smiley, Texas 237 mi 6:48 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 34 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas 195 mi 1:43 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km SSW of Smiley, Texas 236 mi 1:01 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 10 km E of Stanton, Texas 174 mi 9:01 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km NW of Forsan, Texas 158 mi 9:34 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 9 km E of Stanton, Texas 174 mi 9:42 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Garden City, Texas 176 mi 11:57 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Forsan, Texas 162 mi 1:55 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 36 km NW of Stanton, Texas 195 mi 1:22 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Olden

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Olden has recorded 3,429 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.8 on Sep 3, 2016, located 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma. On average, the area experiences approximately 579 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 3429 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0200400600051015'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 10 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 8 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 22 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 36 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 146 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 174 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2012: 86 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 219 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2014: 429 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2015: 429 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2016: 316 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2017: 178 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2018: 160 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 120 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 67 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2021: 148 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 151 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 176 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2024: 240 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2025: 141 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2026: 122 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02004006000200.0M400.0M600.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 10 events, Energy: 351.2k2007: 8 events, Energy: 195.9k2008: 22 events, Energy: 1.1M2009: 36 events, Energy: 1.9M2010: 148 events, Energy: 11.2M2011: 180 events, Energy: 415.4M2012: 87 events, Energy: 5.4M2013: 223 events, Energy: 24.7M2014: 433 events, Energy: 26.3M2015: 433 events, Energy: 22.1M2016: 319 events, Energy: 17.1M2017: 179 events, Energy: 6.9M2018: 161 events, Energy: 5.7M2019: 121 events, Energy: 5.7M2020: 68 events, Energy: 3.0M2021: 149 events, Energy: 13.7M2022: 152 events, Energy: 68.5M2023: 181 events, Energy: 26.6M2024: 252 events, Energy: 195.3M2025: 144 events, Energy: 31.5M2026: 123 events, Energy: 7.3M
Largest Recorded
M5.8
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
Sep 3, 2016
Avg Noticeable / Year
2.1
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.8 Sep 3, 2016
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
M5.7 Nov 6, 2011
8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma
M5.2 Dec 16, 2022
Range Hill, Texas
M5.1 Sep 17, 2024
2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake
M5.1 Jul 26, 2024
17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas
M5.1 Feb 13, 2016
18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Olden, Texas

What Olden residents should know before, during, and after an earthquake

🏠 Step 1

Before: Secure Your Space

Bolt heavy furniture to walls. Keep an emergency kit within arm's reach of where you sleep. Know your exits.

🛡️ Step 2

During: Drop, Cover, Hold On

Drop to your hands and knees. Take cover under sturdy furniture. Hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows.

🚪 Step 3

After: Check and Evacuate

Check for injuries and damage. If you smell gas, leave immediately and call 911. Expect aftershocks.

72-Hour Emergency Kit

✓ 1 gallon of water per person per day
✓ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
✓ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
✓ Flashlight and extra batteries
✓ First aid kit
✓ Whistle to signal for help
✓ N95 dust masks
✓ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
✓ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
✓ Manual can opener

Notable US Seismic History

1994 Northridge, CA
M6.7
57 fatalities, $50B in damage. One of the costliest US natural disasters.
2011 Virginia
M5.8
Felt across 22 states. The most widely felt earthquake in US history.
2018 Anchorage, AK
M7.1
Major infrastructure damage across south-central Alaska.

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Alertra is an earthquake monitoring platform built by a team of engineers in Arizona focused on natural disaster safety technology. We provide real-time earthquake alerts and risk assessments to help communities prepare before disaster strikes.

Alertra ingests real-time seismic data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and combines it with over 15 years of legacy earthquake records to build localized risk models for communities like Olden. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Olden, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Olden today?

12 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Olden in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Olden?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 76466. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Olden.

What is the earthquake history for Olden, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Olden area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 76466.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Olden?

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