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Earthquakes Near Plainview, Texas 79073 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 79073 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Plainview, Texas

31 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Plainview, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 79073 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 Plainview, 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 — Plainview

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 28 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 31
Closest to you M0.9, 103 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 12 days ago
Tracking Area
Plainview
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 31 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Plainview

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
M2.5 		Rarely felt 22 km SSE of Lindsay, Texas 212 mi 7:15 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 28 km ENE of Balmorhea, Texas 217 mi 10:52 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 215 mi 7:51 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 135 mi 5:31 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 51 km NW of Toyah, Texas 211 mi 10:14 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 135 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 135 mi 11:21 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 26 km SSE of Lindsay, Texas 211 mi 11:20 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 38 km NNW of Toyah, Texas 201 mi 7:11 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 21 km SE of Lindsay, Texas 206 mi 12:15 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 65 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 223 mi 10:22 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 213 mi 1:11 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 135 mi 11:48 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas 207 mi 7:43 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 213 mi 12:37 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 135 mi 11:21 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 135 mi 10:57 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 213 mi 10:51 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 210 mi 7:27 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 60 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 219 mi 4:17 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 210 mi 2:06 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 0 km E of Pecos, Texas 196 mi 10:51 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 61 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 220 mi 9:38 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 14 km ESE of Lindsay, Texas 202 mi 12:58 PM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 2 km ESE of Chickasha, Oklahoma 242 mi 12:15 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 19 km E of Forsan, Texas 135 mi 9:33 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 32 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 176 mi 4:38 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 48 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 208 mi 6:03 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 13 km NW of Midland, Texas 131 mi 9:02 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 27 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 103 mi 5:48 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 15 km W of Stanton, Texas 128 mi 4:48 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Plainview

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Plainview has recorded 5,091 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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Thu
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MAX M2.8
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MAX M2.5
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 5091 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: 21 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 31 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2012: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 13 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 82 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 168 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 271 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2017: 259 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 199 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 134 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 302 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 619 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2022: 802 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2023: 709 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 583 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2025: 503 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 284 (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: 10 events, Energy: 546.6k2007: 4 events, Energy: 104.3k2008: 7 events, Energy: 520.4k2009: 3 events, Energy: 168.7k2010: 23 events, Energy: 3.2M2011: 32 events, Energy: 4.2M2012: 9 events, Energy: 220.6k2013: 13 events, Energy: 875.2k2014: 82 events, Energy: 2.8M2015: 168 events, Energy: 5.2M2016: 274 events, Energy: 16.6M2017: 259 events, Energy: 7.5M2018: 199 events, Energy: 5.3M2019: 135 events, Energy: 4.4M2020: 304 events, Energy: 42.7M2021: 635 events, Energy: 67.7M2022: 823 events, Energy: 302.7M2023: 719 events, Energy: 115.9M2024: 595 events, Energy: 160.5M2025: 510 events, Energy: 209.0M2026: 287 events, Energy: 50.7M
Largest Recorded
M5.8
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
Sep 3, 2016
Avg Noticeable / Year
3
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 — Plainview, Texas

What Plainview 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 — Plainview, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Plainview today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Plainview?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 79073. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Plainview.

What is the earthquake history for Plainview, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Plainview area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 79073.

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