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Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 76801 Updated just now

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Recent Earthquakes Near Brownwood, Texas

14 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Brownwood, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 76801 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 Brownwood, 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 — Brownwood

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 6 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 14
Closest to you M1.4, 134 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.3, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 191 days ago
Tracking Area
Brownwood
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 14 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Brownwood

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
M2.3 		Rarely felt 11 km S of Forsan, Texas 136 mi 10:37 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 12 km W of Stanton, Texas 170 mi 7:29 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas 201 mi 7:36 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 16 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 205 mi 5:50 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 12 km W of Stanton, Texas 170 mi 12:27 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 15 km ENE of Garden City, Texas 134 mi 2:03 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km SE of Mill Creek, Oklahoma 224 mi 6:02 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 12 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 203 mi 5:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km WSW of Stanton, Texas 170 mi 10:41 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 11 km NNW of Big Spring, Texas 151 mi 5:38 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km N of Stanton, Texas 163 mi 7:53 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 13 km ENE of Midland, Texas 170 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 14 km WSW of Stanton, Texas 171 mi 5:26 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 182 mi 2:21 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Brownwood

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Brownwood has recorded 1,595 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.7 on Nov 6, 2011, located 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma. On average, the area experiences approximately 636 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Fri
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Sat
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MAX M2.8
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Mon
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MAX M2.5
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 1595 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01002003000510'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 7 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 14 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 10 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 25 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 42 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 18 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 60 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 56 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 68 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 28 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 33 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 85 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 88 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 66 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2021: 157 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 134 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 176 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2024: 231 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2025: 152 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2026: 116 (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: 7 events, Energy: 300.4k2007: 3 events, Energy: 61.5k2008: 14 events, Energy: 964.6k2009: 10 events, Energy: 372.5k2010: 25 events, Energy: 697.0k2011: 44 events, Energy: 20.4M2012: 18 events, Energy: 798.1k2013: 60 events, Energy: 2.9M2014: 56 events, Energy: 1.4M2015: 69 events, Energy: 3.0M2016: 28 events, Energy: 946.5k2017: 33 events, Energy: 538.4k2018: 86 events, Energy: 3.2M2019: 89 events, Energy: 3.0M2020: 67 events, Energy: 3.0M2021: 158 events, Energy: 13.6M2022: 135 events, Energy: 68.4M2023: 181 events, Energy: 26.4M2024: 240 events, Energy: 145.9M2025: 155 events, Energy: 31.5M2026: 117 events, Energy: 7.0M
Largest Recorded
M5.7
8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma
Nov 6, 2011
Avg Noticeable / Year
1.4
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.7 Nov 6, 2011
8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma
M5.4 May 4, 2025
59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
M5.4 Nov 16, 2022
Coalson Draw, Texas
M5.2 Nov 8, 2023
Coalson Draw, Texas
M5.2 Dec 16, 2022
Range Hill, Texas
M5.1 Sep 17, 2024
2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Brownwood, Texas

What Brownwood 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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Earthquake FAQ — Brownwood, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Brownwood today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Brownwood?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 76801. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Brownwood.

What is the earthquake history for Brownwood, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Brownwood area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 76801.

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