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Earthquakes Near South Houston, Texas 77587 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 77587 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near South Houston, Texas

1 earthquake has been recorded within 250 miles of South Houston, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 77587 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 South Houston, 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 — South Houston

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Threat score: 3 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 1
Closest to you M1.2, 160 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M1.2, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 103 days ago
Tracking Area
South Houston
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 South Houston

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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M1.2 		Not felt 2 km NW of Runge, Texas 160 mi 8:31 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — South Houston

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

South Houston has recorded 503 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 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 503 events

Past Month
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
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: 11 (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: 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+)
Event count (bars)
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: 14 events, Energy: 6.4M2014: 15 events, Energy: 433.1k2015: 42 events, Energy: 2.2M2016: 3 events, Energy: 50.8k2017: 9 events, Energy: 176.1k2018: 38 events, Energy: 2.2M2019: 42 events, Energy: 941.7k2020: 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
0.6
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ 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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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — South Houston, Texas

What South Houston 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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🏢 About Alertra

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

Earthquake FAQ — South Houston, Texas

Was there an earthquake in South Houston today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near South Houston?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 77587. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for South Houston.

What is the earthquake history for South Houston, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the South Houston area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 77587.

How do I get earthquake alerts for South Houston?

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