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Earthquakes Near Hale Center, Texas 79041 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 79041 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Hale Center, Texas

20 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Hale Center, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 79041 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 Hale Center, 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€” Hale Center

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

Some seismic activity near Hale Center. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 20
Closest to you M0.3, 112 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 73 days ago
Tracking Area
Hale Center
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 20 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Hale Center

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 209 mi 5:04 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 7 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 231 mi 12:31 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km S of Toyah, Texas 222 mi 8:42 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 231 mi 12:36 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 219 mi 10:09 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas 114 mi 6:22 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 20 km SSW of Lindsay, Texas 219 mi 2:23 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 49 km W of Mentone, Texas 204 mi 8:46 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 32 km SSE of Lindsay, Texas 220 mi 6:49 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 56 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 224 mi 6:28 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 36 km E of Balmorhea, Texas 228 mi 7:36 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 113 mi 4:35 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 25 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 180 mi 5:07 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 123 mi 2:40 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km SSE of Stanton, Texas 146 mi 2:35 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 123 mi 7:21 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 33 km ENE of McKinney Acres, Texas 117 mi 6:38 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 123 mi 7:34 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 123 mi 5:08 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 112 mi 8:56 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Hale Center

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Hale Center has recorded 5,427 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 746 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 5427 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k0102030'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 10 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 4 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 7 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 22 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 31 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2012: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 15 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 84 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 204 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2016: 480 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2017: 310 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2018: 221 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 145 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 313 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 620 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2022: 803 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2023: 711 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 585 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2025: 508 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 254 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k0100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 10 events, Energy: 546.6k2007: 4 events, Energy: 104.3k2008: 7 events, Energy: 520.4k2009: 3 events, Energy: 168.7k2010: 24 events, Energy: 3.3M2011: 32 events, Energy: 4.2M2012: 9 events, Energy: 220.6k2013: 15 events, Energy: 912.4k2014: 84 events, Energy: 2.9M2015: 206 events, Energy: 11.3M2016: 491 events, Energy: 100.6M2017: 311 events, Energy: 10.5M2018: 221 events, Energy: 5.9M2019: 146 events, Energy: 5.1M2020: 315 events, Energy: 43.0M2021: 636 events, Energy: 67.9M2022: 824 events, Energy: 302.7M2023: 721 events, Energy: 115.9M2024: 597 events, Energy: 160.5M2025: 515 events, Energy: 209.0M2026: 256 events, Energy: 18.1M
Largest Recorded
M5.8
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
Sep 3, 2016
Avg Noticeable / Year
2.9
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ 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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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Hale Center, Texas

What Hale Center 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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🏒 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 Hale Center. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Hale Center, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Hale Center today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Hale Center?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 79041. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Hale Center.

What is the earthquake history for Hale Center, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Hale Center area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 79041.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Hale Center?

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