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Earthquakes Near Tennyson, Texas 76953 Today

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

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Tennyson, Texas

32 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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📊 Earthquake Watch — Tennyson

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 30 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 32
Closest to you M1.7, 53 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 120 days ago
Tracking Area
Tennyson
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 32 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 · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.5 		Rarely felt 22 km SSE of Lindsay, Texas 190 mi 7:15 PM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 13 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas 215 mi 5:16 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 28 km ENE of Balmorhea, Texas 191 mi 10:52 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 240 mi 7:51 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 53 mi 5:31 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 51 km NW of Toyah, Texas 230 mi 10:14 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 53 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 53 mi 11:21 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 26 km SSE of Lindsay, Texas 186 mi 11:20 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 38 km NNW of Toyah, Texas 216 mi 7:11 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 21 km SE of Lindsay, Texas 183 mi 12:15 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 241 mi 1:11 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 53 mi 11:48 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas 229 mi 7:43 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Toyah, Texas 204 mi 12:40 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 240 mi 12:37 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 53 mi 11:21 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 53 mi 10:57 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 241 mi 10:51 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km ENE of Falls City, Texas 236 mi 8:35 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 237 mi 7:27 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 60 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 248 mi 4:17 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 238 mi 2:06 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 0 km E of Pecos, Texas 187 mi 10:51 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 61 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 249 mi 9:38 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 19 km E of Forsan, Texas 56 mi 9:33 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 32 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 210 mi 4:38 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 48 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 238 mi 6:03 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 34 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 206 mi 4:26 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 13 km NW of Midland, Texas 112 mi 9:02 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 27 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 111 mi 5:48 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 15 km W of Stanton, Texas 99 mi 4:48 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Tennyson

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Tennyson has recorded 4,545 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 636 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Thu
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Sat
2
MAX M2.8
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MAX M2.5
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 4545 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: 118 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 147 (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: 292 (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: 119 events, Energy: 3.8M2019: 148 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: 294 events, Energy: 19.0M
Largest Recorded
M5.7
8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma
Nov 6, 2011
Avg Noticeable / Year
3.3
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 — 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.

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

Earthquake FAQ — Tennyson, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Tennyson today?

32 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.

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