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Earthquakes Near Del Rio, Texas 78842 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 78842 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Del Rio, Texas

22 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Del Rio, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 78842 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 Del Rio, 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 — Del Rio

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 30 / 100

Some seismic activity near Del Rio. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 22
Closest to you M1.6, 133 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.6, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 191 days ago
Tracking Area
Del Rio
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 22 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Del Rio

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
M2.6 		Rarely felt 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 245 mi 7:56 AM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 28 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 212 mi 11:43 AM Details →
M2.5 		Rarely felt 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 244 mi 4:17 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 11 km S of Forsan, Texas 165 mi 10:37 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 55 km W of Mentone, Texas 237 mi 3:02 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 246 mi 1:43 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 12 km W of Stanton, Texas 179 mi 7:29 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 240 mi 11:52 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km S of Lindsay, Texas 185 mi 4:17 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 42 km NW of Toyah, Texas 228 mi 8:27 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas 133 mi 7:36 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 16 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 136 mi 5:50 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 12 km W of Stanton, Texas 180 mi 12:27 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 15 km ENE of Garden City, Texas 158 mi 2:03 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 12 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 134 mi 5:16 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 59 km NW of Toyah, Texas 239 mi 7:37 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km WSW of Stanton, Texas 179 mi 10:41 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 11 km NNW of Big Spring, Texas 189 mi 5:38 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km N of Stanton, Texas 181 mi 7:53 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 13 km ENE of Midland, Texas 174 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 14 km WSW of Stanton, Texas 179 mi 5:26 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 202 mi 2:21 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Del Rio

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Del Rio has recorded 4,115 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 234 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Thu
0
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Fri
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Sat
2
MAX M2.8
Sun
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Mon
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MAX M2.5
Tue
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Wed
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MAX M2.6
Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 4115 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude020040060080005101520'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 14 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 28 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 18 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 22 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 13 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 54 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 102 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 149 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 267 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 589 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2022: 725 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2023: 689 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2024: 599 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2025: 493 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2026: 262 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release02004006008000100.0M200.0M300.0M'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 3 events, Energy: 49.5k2008: 5 events, Energy: 827.5k2009: 1 events, Energy: 15.8k2010: 14 events, Energy: 1.1M2011: 30 events, Energy: 20.3M2012: 5 events, Energy: 435.8k2013: 5 events, Energy: 101.1k2014: 18 events, Energy: 558.7k2015: 23 events, Energy: 1.8M2016: 13 events, Energy: 1.0M2017: 54 events, Energy: 1.5M2018: 103 events, Energy: 3.5M2019: 150 events, Energy: 5.0M2020: 269 events, Energy: 42.1M2021: 602 events, Energy: 61.1M2022: 742 events, Energy: 285.6M2023: 700 events, Energy: 117.3M2024: 612 events, Energy: 171.1M2025: 503 events, Energy: 229.8M2026: 263 events, Energy: 13.2M
Largest Recorded
M5.4
59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
May 4, 2025
Avg Noticeable / Year
1.9
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
M5.4 Sep 21, 2013
19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico
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 — Del Rio, Texas

What Del Rio 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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Earthquake FAQ — Del Rio, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Del Rio today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Del Rio?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 78842. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Del Rio.

What is the earthquake history for Del Rio, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Del Rio area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 78842.

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