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Earthquakes Near Kress, Texas 79052 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 79052 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Kress, Texas

20 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Kress, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 79052 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 Kress, 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€” Kress

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

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 30 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 20
Closest to you M0.3, 135 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.6, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 13 days ago
Tracking Area
Kress
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 Kress

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
M2.6 		Rarely felt 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 242 mi 7:56 AM Details β†’
M2.5 		Rarely felt 28 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 193 mi 11:43 AM Details β†’
M2.5 		Rarely felt 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 241 mi 4:17 AM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 11 km S of Forsan, Texas 164 mi 10:37 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 55 km W of Mentone, Texas 231 mi 3:02 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 242 mi 1:43 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 12 km W of Stanton, Texas 156 mi 7:29 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 237 mi 11:52 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 42 km NW of Toyah, Texas 236 mi 8:27 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 12 km W of Stanton, Texas 155 mi 12:27 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 243 mi 6:19 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 15 km ENE of Garden City, Texas 171 mi 2:03 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 33 km SSE of Malaga, New Mexico 207 mi 4:35 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 59 km NW of Toyah, Texas 239 mi 7:37 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km WSW of Stanton, Texas 156 mi 10:41 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 11 km NNW of Big Spring, Texas 140 mi 5:38 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km N of Stanton, Texas 151 mi 7:53 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 13 km ENE of Midland, Texas 161 mi 7:10 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 14 km WSW of Stanton, Texas 156 mi 5:26 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 135 mi 2:21 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Kress

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Kress has recorded 6,317 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 749 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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MAX M2.8
Sun
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MAX M2.5
Tue
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MAX M2.6
Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 6317 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k05101520'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 16 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 13 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2010: 35 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 52 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2012: 18 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 24 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 131 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 408 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2016: 642 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2017: 426 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2018: 307 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 213 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 337 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 642 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2022: 819 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2023: 717 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 584 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2025: 512 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 309 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k0100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 16 events, Energy: 1.1M2007: 6 events, Energy: 256.5k2008: 9 events, Energy: 536.3k2009: 14 events, Energy: 1.8M2010: 37 events, Energy: 4.1M2011: 57 events, Energy: 108.6M2012: 18 events, Energy: 375.2k2013: 24 events, Energy: 1.0M2014: 131 events, Energy: 4.3M2015: 411 events, Energy: 30.3M2016: 655 events, Energy: 109.3M2017: 427 events, Energy: 16.1M2018: 307 events, Energy: 9.0M2019: 214 events, Energy: 8.0M2020: 339 events, Energy: 44.5M2021: 659 events, Energy: 69.8M2022: 839 events, Energy: 302.1M2023: 727 events, Energy: 116.7M2024: 596 events, Energy: 160.5M2025: 519 events, Energy: 209.1M2026: 312 events, Energy: 53.0M
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€” Kress, Texas

What Kress 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€” Kress, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Kress today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Kress?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 79052. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Kress.

What is the earthquake history for Kress, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Kress area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 79052.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Kress?

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