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Earthquakes Near Dryden, Texas 78851 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 78851 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Dryden, Texas

23 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Dryden, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 78851 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 Dryden, 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€” Dryden

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 6 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 23
Closest to you M1.1, 100 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 73 days ago
Tracking Area
Dryden
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 23 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Dryden

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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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.2 		Rarely felt 5 km S of Lindsay, Texas 122 mi 5:04 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 7 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 121 mi 12:31 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km S of Toyah, Texas 131 mi 8:42 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 121 mi 12:36 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 179 mi 10:09 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas 191 mi 6:22 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 20 km SSW of Lindsay, Texas 121 mi 2:23 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 49 km W of Mentone, Texas 167 mi 8:46 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 32 km SSE of Lindsay, Texas 107 mi 6:49 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 56 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 191 mi 6:28 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 36 km E of Balmorhea, Texas 100 mi 7:36 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 40 km W of Mentone, Texas 161 mi 11:30 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 150 mi 4:35 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 25 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 172 mi 5:07 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 140 mi 2:40 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km SSE of Stanton, Texas 118 mi 2:35 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 140 mi 7:21 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 33 km ENE of McKinney Acres, Texas 149 mi 6:38 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 28 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 147 mi 1:39 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 178 mi 11:47 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 140 mi 7:34 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 140 mi 5:08 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 152 mi 8:56 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Dryden

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Dryden has recorded 4,309 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 232 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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MAX M2.6
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Sun
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MAX M2.5
Mon
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MAX M3.6
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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 4309 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02004006008000102030'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 8 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 14 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 54 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2012: 7 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 6 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2014: 20 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 18 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 13 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 50 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 89 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 122 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 291 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 625 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2022: 794 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2023: 716 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 607 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2025: 518 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2026: 261 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k0100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 8 events, Energy: 399.4k2008: 5 events, Energy: 130.7k2009: 3 events, Energy: 58.7k2010: 16 events, Energy: 3.2M2011: 63 events, Energy: 44.5M2012: 7 events, Energy: 491.7k2013: 8 events, Energy: 2.1M2014: 20 events, Energy: 663.2k2015: 19 events, Energy: 1.7M2016: 13 events, Energy: 1.0M2017: 50 events, Energy: 1.4M2018: 89 events, Energy: 2.2M2019: 123 events, Energy: 4.3M2020: 293 events, Energy: 42.7M2021: 639 events, Energy: 64.5M2022: 815 events, Energy: 302.1M2023: 726 events, Energy: 116.7M2024: 621 events, Energy: 170.8M2025: 528 events, Energy: 234.0M2026: 263 events, Energy: 17.7M
Largest Recorded
M5.4
59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
May 4, 2025
Avg Noticeable / Year
3.3
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ 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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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Dryden, Texas

What Dryden 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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Earthquake FAQ β€” Dryden, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Dryden today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Dryden?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 78851. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Dryden.

What is the earthquake history for Dryden, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Dryden area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 78851.

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