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Earthquake Activity Near Houston, Texas 77089

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 77089 Updated just now

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

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📊 Current Threat Level

Live seismic risk assessment based on USGS data

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 30 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby23
Closest to youM1.9, 169 mi
Strongest in last 24hrM2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+55 days ago
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes

Past 24 hours within 250 miles

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.5		Rarely felt16 km WNW of Coushatta, Louisiana198 mi2:37 PMDetails →
M2.5		Rarely felt7 km SE of Pearsall, Texas235 mi10:42 PMDetails →
M2.4		Rarely felt4 km SSE of Pearsall, Texas237 mi7:25 PMDetails →
M2.4		Rarely felt6 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas234 mi6:26 AMDetails →
M2.3		Rarely felt4 km SE of Pearsall, Texas236 mi7:23 PMDetails →

📈 History & Trends — Houston

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Mon
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
2
MAX M2.5
Sun
1
MAX M2.5
Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 491 events

Past Month
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by MagnitudeBar chart showing M2.5–4 earthquakes per year with a line overlay for M4+ events0501000123'08'10'12'14'16'18'20'22'24'262007: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 11 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 7 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 4 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 7 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2012: 18 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 10 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2014: 15 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 41 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 37 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 42 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 16 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 32 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2022: 29 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 38 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2024: 84 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2025: 39 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2026: 34 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)
Largest Recorded
M5.1
17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas
Jul 26, 2024
Avg Noticeable / Year
0.6
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.1Jul 26, 2024
17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas
M4.9Mar 5, 2026
2026 Red River Parish, Louisiana Earthquake
M4.9Jul 23, 2024
17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas
M4.8May 17, 2012
3 km NE of Timpson, Texas
M4.8Oct 20, 2011
14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas
M4.7Feb 16, 2023
15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas
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🏠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.

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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.

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✓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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