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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Valera, Texas

14 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Valera, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 76884 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 Valera, 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 — Valera

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 Valera. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 14
Closest to you M1.1, 114 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.1, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 238 days ago
Tracking Area
Valera
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 Valera

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
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km NNE of Midland, Texas 147 mi 8:45 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km NNE of Midland, Texas 147 mi 7:50 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 15 km SSW of Smiley, Texas 209 mi 5:32 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 16 km S of Smiley, Texas 211 mi 6:48 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 40 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico 243 mi 3:43 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 34 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas 156 mi 1:43 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 6 km NNE of Toyah, Texas 248 mi 1:12 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km SSW of Smiley, Texas 210 mi 1:01 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 10 km E of Stanton, Texas 127 mi 9:01 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km NW of Forsan, Texas 114 mi 9:34 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 9 km E of Stanton, Texas 128 mi 9:42 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Garden City, Texas 122 mi 11:57 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Forsan, Texas 115 mi 1:55 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 36 km NW of Stanton, Texas 154 mi 1:22 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Valera

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Valera has recorded 1,889 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 640 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
MAX M2.7
Fri
0
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Sat
1
MAX M2.8
Sun
1
MAX M2.9
Mon
0
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 1889 events

Past Week
View:
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: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 15 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 23 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 42 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 17 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 54 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 56 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 65 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2016: 19 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 57 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 109 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 115 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 118 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2021: 190 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2022: 151 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 193 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2024: 255 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2025: 208 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2026: 156 (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: 2 events, Energy: 55.9k2008: 15 events, Energy: 972.5k2009: 9 events, Energy: 246.6k2010: 23 events, Energy: 670.0k2011: 44 events, Energy: 20.5M2012: 17 events, Energy: 1.0M2013: 54 events, Energy: 2.8M2014: 56 events, Energy: 1.5M2015: 67 events, Energy: 4.0M2016: 19 events, Energy: 1.1M2017: 57 events, Energy: 1.2M2018: 110 events, Energy: 3.7M2019: 116 events, Energy: 3.5M2020: 119 events, Energy: 4.4M2021: 192 events, Energy: 15.2M2022: 152 events, Energy: 68.7M2023: 198 events, Energy: 27.1M2024: 264 events, Energy: 147.4M2025: 211 events, Energy: 32.7M2026: 157 events, Energy: 8.3M
Largest Recorded
M5.7
8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma
Nov 6, 2011
Avg Noticeable / Year
1.7
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 — Valera, Texas

What Valera 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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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 Valera. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Valera, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Valera today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Valera?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 76884. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Valera.

What is the earthquake history for Valera, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Valera area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 76884.

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