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Earthquakes Near Bandera, Texas 78003 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 78003 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Bandera, Texas

3 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Bandera, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 78003 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 Bandera, 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 — Bandera

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 4 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 3
Closest to you M0.8, 219 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M1.6, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 144 days ago
Tracking Area
Bandera
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 3 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Bandera

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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M1.6 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas 231 mi 6:22 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 242 mi 2:40 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km SSE of Stanton, Texas 219 mi 2:35 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Bandera

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Bandera has recorded 1,090 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.4 on May 4, 2025, located 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. On average, the area experiences approximately 238 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 1090 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05010015020002468'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 12 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 8 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 13 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 30 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 14 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 34 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 20 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 17 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2016: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 15 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 47 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 53 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 48 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2021: 118 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 107 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 141 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2024: 187 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2025: 113 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2026: 76 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release050100150200050.0M100.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 2 events, Energy: 38.2k2007: 1 events, Energy: 11.2k2008: 12 events, Energy: 945.4k2009: 8 events, Energy: 201.9k2010: 13 events, Energy: 1.1M2011: 32 events, Energy: 20.2M2012: 14 events, Energy: 763.1k2013: 34 events, Energy: 1.9M2014: 20 events, Energy: 695.7k2015: 19 events, Energy: 2.5M2016: 9 events, Energy: 523.7k2017: 15 events, Energy: 194.1k2018: 48 events, Energy: 2.3M2019: 54 events, Energy: 2.5M2020: 49 events, Energy: 2.6M2021: 119 events, Energy: 12.7M2022: 108 events, Energy: 67.6M2023: 145 events, Energy: 23.3M2024: 195 events, Energy: 99.1M2025: 116 events, Energy: 29.9M2026: 77 events, Energy: 4.9M
Largest Recorded
M5.4
59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
May 4, 2025
Avg Noticeable / Year
1.5
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

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
M5.1 Jul 26, 2024
17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Bandera, Texas

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

Earthquake FAQ — Bandera, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Bandera today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Bandera?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 78003. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Bandera.

What is the earthquake history for Bandera, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Bandera area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 78003.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Bandera?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 78003. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 — no manual earthquake watch required.

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