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Earthquakes Near Chappell Hill, Texas 77426 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 77426 Updated just now

1 tiny quake nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Chappell Hill, Texas

1 earthquake has been recorded within 250 miles of Chappell Hill, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 77426 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 Chappell Hill, 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€” Chappell Hill

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Threat score: 3 / 100

Some seismic activity near Chappell Hill. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 1
Closest to you M1.2, 122 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M1.2, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 103 days ago
Tracking Area
Chappell Hill
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 1 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Chappell Hill

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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M1.2 		Not felt 2 km NW of Runge, Texas 122 mi 8:31 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Chappell Hill

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Chappell Hill has recorded 533 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.1 on Jul 26, 2024, located 17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas. On average, the area experiences approximately 53 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 533 events

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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0501000123'07'10'13'16'19'22'252007: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 11 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 8 (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: 36 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2014: 17 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 42 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 38 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 43 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2020: 16 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 31 (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: 45 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)
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Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release050100010.0M20.0M30.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252007: 1 events, Energy: 11.2k2008: 11 events, Energy: 853.0k2009: 8 events, Energy: 201.9k2010: 4 events, Energy: 776.8k2011: 8 events, Energy: 16.1M2012: 19 events, Energy: 17.3M2013: 39 events, Energy: 8.2M2014: 17 events, Energy: 483.4k2015: 43 events, Energy: 2.3M2016: 3 events, Energy: 50.8k2017: 9 events, Energy: 160.3k2018: 39 events, Energy: 2.2M2019: 43 events, Energy: 957.5k2020: 16 events, Energy: 184.4k2021: 31 events, Energy: 731.0k2022: 29 events, Energy: 603.3k2023: 39 events, Energy: 3.9M2024: 86 events, Energy: 13.8M2025: 40 events, Energy: 9.3M2026: 48 events, Energy: 28.9M
Largest Recorded
M5.1
17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas
Jul 26, 2024
Avg Noticeable / Year
0.8
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.1 Jul 26, 2024
17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas
M4.9 Mar 5, 2026
2026 Red River Parish, Louisiana Earthquake
M4.9 Jul 23, 2024
17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas
M4.8 May 17, 2012
3 km NE of Timpson, Texas
M4.8 Oct 20, 2011
14 km SSW of Falls City, Texas
M4.7 Feb 16, 2023
15 km NE of Hermleigh, Texas
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Chappell Hill, Texas

What Chappell Hill 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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Alertra is an earthquake monitoring platform built by a team of engineers in Arizona focused on natural disaster safety technology. We provide real-time earthquake alerts and risk assessments to help communities prepare before disaster strikes.

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 Chappell Hill. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Chappell Hill, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Chappell Hill today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Chappell Hill?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 77426. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Chappell Hill.

What is the earthquake history for Chappell Hill, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Chappell Hill area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 77426.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Chappell Hill?

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