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Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 76849 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Junction, Texas

16 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Junction, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 76849 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 Junction, 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 — Junction

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 Junction. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 16
Closest to you M0.8, 151 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 144 days ago
Tracking Area
Junction
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 16 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Junction

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
M2.2 		Rarely felt 5 km S of Lindsay, Texas 227 mi 5:04 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 7 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 233 mi 12:31 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km S of Toyah, Texas 240 mi 8:42 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 233 mi 12:36 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas 167 mi 6:22 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 20 km SSW of Lindsay, Texas 230 mi 2:23 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 32 km SSE of Lindsay, Texas 216 mi 6:49 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 36 km E of Balmorhea, Texas 212 mi 7:36 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 187 mi 4:35 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 174 mi 2:40 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km SSE of Stanton, Texas 151 mi 2:35 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 174 mi 7:21 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 33 km ENE of McKinney Acres, Texas 191 mi 6:38 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 175 mi 7:34 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 175 mi 5:08 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 188 mi 8:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Junction

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Junction has recorded 1,641 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.4 on May 4, 2025, located 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. On average, the area experiences approximately 238 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 1641 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: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 15 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 8 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 14 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 33 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 16 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 35 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 32 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 56 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2016: 15 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 56 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 94 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 104 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 90 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2021: 167 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 146 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 184 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2024: 253 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2025: 194 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2026: 98 (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: 3 events, Energy: 49.5k2007: 1 events, Energy: 11.2k2008: 15 events, Energy: 972.5k2009: 8 events, Energy: 201.9k2010: 14 events, Energy: 1.1M2011: 35 events, Energy: 20.3M2012: 16 events, Energy: 1.0M2013: 35 events, Energy: 1.9M2014: 32 events, Energy: 923.1k2015: 58 events, Energy: 3.9M2016: 15 events, Energy: 1.0M2017: 56 events, Energy: 1.2M2018: 95 events, Energy: 3.3M2019: 105 events, Energy: 3.4M2020: 91 events, Energy: 3.9M2021: 168 events, Energy: 13.7M2022: 147 events, Energy: 68.6M2023: 189 events, Energy: 26.8M2024: 262 events, Energy: 147.4M2025: 197 events, Energy: 32.2M2026: 99 events, Energy: 5.7M
Largest Recorded
M5.4
59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
May 4, 2025
Avg Noticeable / Year
1.1
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

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
M5.1 Jul 26, 2024
17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Junction, Texas

What Junction 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 — Junction, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Junction today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Junction?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 76849. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Junction.

What is the earthquake history for Junction, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Junction area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 76849.

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