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Earthquakes Near Fritch, Texas 79036 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 79036 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Fritch, Texas

8 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Fritch, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 79036 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 Fritch, 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 — Fritch

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 Fritch. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 8
Closest to you M1.6, 202 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M1.6, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 144 days ago
Tracking Area
Fritch
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 8 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Fritch

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
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas 202 mi 6:22 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 223 mi 4:35 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 232 mi 2:40 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 232 mi 7:21 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 33 km ENE of McKinney Acres, Texas 226 mi 6:38 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 232 mi 7:34 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 232 mi 5:08 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 222 mi 8:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Fritch

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Fritch has recorded 9,458 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.8 on Sep 3, 2016, located 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma. On average, the area experiences approximately 753 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 9458 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k0102030'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 28 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 12 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2008: 24 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 47 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2010: 114 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2011: 124 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2012: 61 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 203 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2014: 1,705 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2015: 2,596 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2016: 1,690 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2017: 871 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2018: 586 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2019: 194 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2020: 156 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 171 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2022: 158 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2023: 196 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2024: 191 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2025: 126 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2026: 88 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k050.0M100.0M150.0M200.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 28 events, Energy: 1.7M2007: 13 events, Energy: 4.5M2008: 24 events, Energy: 1.1M2009: 48 events, Energy: 5.1M2010: 115 events, Energy: 9.7M2011: 129 events, Energy: 111.0M2012: 61 events, Energy: 1.7M2013: 205 events, Energy: 17.5M2014: 1,719 events, Energy: 114.1M2015: 2,625 events, Energy: 183.8M2016: 1,709 events, Energy: 161.4M2017: 876 events, Energy: 41.1M2018: 594 events, Energy: 47.8M2019: 196 events, Energy: 14.5M2020: 158 events, Energy: 9.2M2021: 177 events, Energy: 24.9M2022: 160 events, Energy: 74.9M2023: 203 events, Energy: 31.9M2024: 200 events, Energy: 137.4M2025: 128 events, Energy: 22.3M2026: 90 events, Energy: 7.2M
Largest Recorded
M5.8
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
Sep 3, 2016
Avg Noticeable / Year
3.2
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.8 Sep 3, 2016
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
M5.7 Nov 6, 2011
8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma
M5.4 May 4, 2025
59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
M5.4 Nov 16, 2022
Coalson Draw, Texas
M5.3 Aug 23, 2011
6 km S of Valdez, Colorado
M5.2 Nov 8, 2023
Coalson Draw, Texas
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Fritch, Texas

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

Earthquake FAQ — Fritch, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Fritch today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Fritch?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 79036. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Fritch.

What is the earthquake history for Fritch, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Fritch area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 79036.

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