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Earthquakes Near Paint Rock, Texas 76866 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 76866 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Paint Rock, Texas

18 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Paint Rock, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 76866 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 Paint Rock, 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 — Paint Rock

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 Paint Rock. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 18
Closest to you M1.6, 101 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 144 days ago
Tracking Area
Paint Rock
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 Paint Rock

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 212 mi 5:04 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 7 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 225 mi 12:31 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km S of Toyah, Texas 228 mi 8:42 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 225 mi 12:36 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas 101 mi 6:22 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 20 km SSW of Lindsay, Texas 218 mi 2:23 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 49 km W of Mentone, Texas 247 mi 8:46 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 32 km SSE of Lindsay, Texas 207 mi 6:49 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 36 km E of Balmorhea, Texas 206 mi 7:36 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 141 mi 4:35 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 25 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 238 mi 5:07 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 129 mi 2:40 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km SSE of Stanton, Texas 111 mi 2:35 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 129 mi 7:21 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 33 km ENE of McKinney Acres, Texas 146 mi 6:38 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 129 mi 7:34 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 129 mi 5:08 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 142 mi 8:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Paint Rock

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Paint Rock has recorded 2,527 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 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 2527 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0100200300400051015'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 15 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 8 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 17 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 33 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 17 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 46 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 51 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 61 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2016: 15 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 56 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 106 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 113 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 159 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 259 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2022: 372 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2023: 383 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2024: 353 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2025: 264 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2026: 146 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01002003004000100.0M200.0M300.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 6 events, Energy: 281.3k2007: 2 events, Energy: 55.9k2008: 15 events, Energy: 972.5k2009: 8 events, Energy: 201.9k2010: 17 events, Energy: 448.3k2011: 35 events, Energy: 20.3M2012: 17 events, Energy: 1.1M2013: 46 events, Energy: 2.2M2014: 51 events, Energy: 1.2M2015: 63 events, Energy: 4.0M2016: 15 events, Energy: 1.0M2017: 56 events, Energy: 1.2M2018: 107 events, Energy: 3.6M2019: 114 events, Energy: 3.5M2020: 161 events, Energy: 39.2M2021: 265 events, Energy: 26.7M2022: 383 events, Energy: 230.8M2023: 390 events, Energy: 101.1M2024: 362 events, Energy: 152.0M2025: 267 events, Energy: 34.6M2026: 147 events, Energy: 7.2M
Largest Recorded
M5.7
8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma
Nov 6, 2011
Avg Noticeable / Year
2
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 — Paint Rock, Texas

What Paint Rock 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 — Paint Rock, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Paint Rock today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Paint Rock?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 76866. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Paint Rock.

What is the earthquake history for Paint Rock, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Paint Rock area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 76866.

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