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Earthquakes Near Rising Star, Texas 76471 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 76471 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Rising Star, Texas

6 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Rising Star, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 76471 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 Rising Star, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Rising Star and the surrounding 76471 area. When seismic activity is detected nearby, push notifications are sent within 60 seconds β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Rising Star

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Threat score: 4 / 100

Some seismic activity near Rising Star. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 6
Closest to you M1.6, 108 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M1.6, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 144 days ago
Tracking Area
Rising Star
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 6 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Rising Star

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles Β· Past 24 hours Β· Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas 108 mi 6:22 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 180 mi 4:35 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 33 km NW of Stanton, Texas 179 mi 6:39 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 172 mi 2:40 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km SSE of Stanton, Texas 161 mi 2:35 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 33 km NW of Stanton, Texas 178 mi 6:16 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Rising Star

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Rising Star has recorded 1,708 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 576 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 1708 events

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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01002003000510'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 16 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 16 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 51 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2011: 49 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 21 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 62 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 60 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 65 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 46 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 61 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 121 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 88 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 63 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2021: 150 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 137 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 177 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2024: 230 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2025: 152 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2026: 101 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release0100200300050.0M100.0M150.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 9 events, Energy: 319.6k2007: 6 events, Energy: 124.8k2008: 16 events, Energy: 975.8k2009: 16 events, Energy: 774.9k2010: 52 events, Energy: 5.2M2011: 51 events, Energy: 20.4M2012: 21 events, Energy: 744.0k2013: 62 events, Energy: 3.0M2014: 60 events, Energy: 1.5M2015: 66 events, Energy: 2.9M2016: 46 events, Energy: 1.4M2017: 61 events, Energy: 903.4k2018: 122 events, Energy: 3.8M2019: 89 events, Energy: 3.0M2020: 64 events, Energy: 2.9M2021: 151 events, Energy: 13.6M2022: 138 events, Energy: 68.2M2023: 182 events, Energy: 26.4M2024: 239 events, Energy: 146.0M2025: 155 events, Energy: 31.3M2026: 102 events, Energy: 5.6M
Largest Recorded
M5.8
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
Sep 3, 2016
Avg Noticeable / Year
1.5
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ 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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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Rising Star, Texas

What Rising Star 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.

πŸ›‘οΈ 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.

πŸšͺ 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

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

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 Rising Star. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Rising Star, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Rising Star today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Rising Star?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 76471. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Rising Star.

What is the earthquake history for Rising Star, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Rising Star area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 76471.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Rising Star?

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