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Earthquakes Near Ballinger, Texas 76821 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 76821 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Ballinger, Texas

18 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Ballinger, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 76821 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 Ballinger, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 18
Closest to you M1.6, 83 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 144 days ago
Tracking Area
Ballinger
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 18 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Ballinger

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
M2.2 		Rarely felt 5 km S of Lindsay, Texas 213 mi 5:04 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 7 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 227 mi 12:31 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km S of Toyah, Texas 229 mi 8:42 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 227 mi 12:36 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas 83 mi 6:22 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 20 km SSW of Lindsay, Texas 219 mi 2:23 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 49 km W of Mentone, Texas 245 mi 8:46 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 32 km SSE of Lindsay, Texas 208 mi 6:49 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 36 km E of Balmorhea, Texas 209 mi 7:36 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 131 mi 4:35 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 25 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 234 mi 5:07 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 120 mi 2:40 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km SSE of Stanton, Texas 105 mi 2:35 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 120 mi 7:21 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 33 km ENE of McKinney Acres, Texas 138 mi 6:38 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 121 mi 7:34 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 121 mi 5:08 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 132 mi 8:56 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Ballinger

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Ballinger has recorded 2,711 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 634 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 2711 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0200400600051015'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 8 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 15 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 19 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 36 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 19 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 48 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 55 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 65 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2016: 15 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 55 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 109 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 116 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 166 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 265 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2022: 382 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2023: 408 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2024: 415 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2025: 303 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2026: 154 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02004006000100.0M200.0M300.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 8 events, Energy: 311.6k2007: 2 events, Energy: 55.9k2008: 15 events, Energy: 972.5k2009: 9 events, Energy: 246.6k2010: 19 events, Energy: 545.3k2011: 38 events, Energy: 20.4M2012: 19 events, Energy: 1.1M2013: 48 events, Energy: 2.4M2014: 55 events, Energy: 1.5M2015: 67 events, Energy: 4.0M2016: 15 events, Energy: 1.0M2017: 55 events, Energy: 1.2M2018: 110 events, Energy: 3.7M2019: 117 events, Energy: 4.0M2020: 168 events, Energy: 39.4M2021: 271 events, Energy: 26.8M2022: 393 events, Energy: 231.1M2023: 415 events, Energy: 101.6M2024: 425 events, Energy: 157.0M2025: 307 events, Energy: 68.8M2026: 155 events, Energy: 7.4M
Largest Recorded
M5.7
8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma
Nov 6, 2011
Avg Noticeable / Year
2.3
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ 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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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Ballinger, Texas

What Ballinger 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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Earthquake FAQ β€” Ballinger, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Ballinger today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Ballinger?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 76821. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Ballinger.

What is the earthquake history for Ballinger, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Ballinger area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 76821.

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