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Earthquakes Near Tennyson, Texas 76953 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 76953 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Tennyson, Texas

22 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Tennyson, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 76953 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 Tennyson, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Tennyson

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 Tennyson. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 22
Closest to you M1.1, 71 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 168 days ago
Tracking Area
Tennyson
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 22 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Tennyson

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 48 km NW of Toyah, Texas 224 mi 9:37 PM
M2.1
Rarely felt 15 km NNE of Midland, Texas 103 mi 8:45 AM
M2.1
Rarely felt 15 km NNE of Midland, Texas 103 mi 7:50 AM
M1.9
Not felt 32 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 208 mi 12:44 PM
M1.8
Not felt 15 km SSW of Smiley, Texas 238 mi 5:32 AM
M1.7
Not felt 46 km NW of Toyah, Texas 228 mi 2:07 PM
M1.7
Not felt 16 km S of Smiley, Texas 240 mi 6:48 AM
M1.6
Not felt 32 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 208 mi 2:22 PM
M1.6
Not felt 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 243 mi 5:34 AM
M1.6
Not felt 40 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico 198 mi 3:43 AM
M1.5
Not felt 34 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas 115 mi 1:43 PM
M1.5
Not felt 6 km NNE of Toyah, Texas 204 mi 1:12 PM
M1.5
Not felt 40 km NW of Toyah, Texas 223 mi 1:56 AM
M1.5
Not felt 40 km NW of Toyah, Texas 224 mi 1:39 AM
M1.2
Not felt 16 km SSW of Smiley, Texas 238 mi 1:01 AM
M1.1
Not felt 10 km E of Stanton, Texas 84 mi 9:01 AM
M1.1
Not felt 7 km NW of Forsan, Texas 71 mi 9:34 PM
M1.0
Not felt 9 km E of Stanton, Texas 85 mi 9:42 AM
M1.0
Not felt 17 km WSW of Garden City, Texas 78 mi 11:57 PM
M0.8
Not felt 10 km WSW of Forsan, Texas 72 mi 1:55 AM
M0.6
Not felt 36 km NW of Stanton, Texas 112 mi 1:22 AM
M0.4
Not felt 28 km W of Mentone, Texas 210 mi 6:54 AM

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Tennyson

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Tennyson has recorded 4,601 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
3
MAX M3.3
Wed
0
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Thu
3
MAX M2.7
Fri
0
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Sat
1
MAX M2.8
Sun
2
MAX M3.2
Mon
0
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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 4601 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02004006008000102030'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 15 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 16 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2011: 33 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 17 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 44 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 52 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 60 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2016: 15 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 55 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 120 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 148 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 297 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 637 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2022: 776 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2023: 731 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2024: 632 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2025: 512 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2026: 345 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02004006008000100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 6 events, Energy: 281.3k2007: 2 events, Energy: 55.9k2008: 15 events, Energy: 972.5k2009: 9 events, Energy: 246.6k2010: 17 events, Energy: 1.8M2011: 35 events, Energy: 20.3M2012: 17 events, Energy: 955.5k2013: 44 events, Energy: 2.2M2014: 52 events, Energy: 1.2M2015: 62 events, Energy: 3.9M2016: 15 events, Energy: 1.0M2017: 55 events, Energy: 1.2M2018: 121 events, Energy: 3.8M2019: 149 events, Energy: 4.7M2020: 299 events, Energy: 42.7M2021: 651 events, Energy: 63.2M2022: 797 events, Energy: 301.2M2023: 742 events, Energy: 118.7M2024: 646 events, Energy: 172.9M2025: 520 events, Energy: 217.1M2026: 347 events, Energy: 20.5M
Largest Recorded
M5.7
8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma
Nov 6, 2011
Avg Noticeable / Year
3.3
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€” Tennyson, Texas

What Tennyson 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€” Tennyson, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Tennyson today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Tennyson?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 76953. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Tennyson.

What is the earthquake history for Tennyson, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Tennyson area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 76953.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Tennyson?

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