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Earthquakes Near Waka, Texas 79093 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 79093 Updated just now

1 tiny quake nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Waka, Texas

1 earthquake has been recorded within 250 miles of Waka, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 79093 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 Waka, 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 — Waka

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 Waka. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 1
Closest to you M1.6, 243 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M1.6, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 691 days ago
Tracking Area
Waka
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 1 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Waka

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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M1.6 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas 243 mi 6:22 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Waka

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Waka has recorded 10,744 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 · 10744 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k010203040'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 27 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 12 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2008: 29 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 51 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2010: 137 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 198 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2012: 90 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 245 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2014: 2,014 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2015: 2,978 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2016: 2,053 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2017: 1,048 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2018: 641 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2019: 242 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2020: 153 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 139 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2022: 115 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 162 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2024: 136 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2025: 88 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 55 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k4k0200.0M400.0M600.0M800.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 27 events, Energy: 1.7M2007: 13 events, Energy: 4.5M2008: 29 events, Energy: 1.2M2009: 52 events, Energy: 5.3M2010: 139 events, Energy: 11.8M2011: 207 events, Energy: 504.3M2012: 90 events, Energy: 3.7M2013: 248 events, Energy: 22.9M2014: 2,031 events, Energy: 128.5M2015: 3,010 events, Energy: 201.9M2016: 2,076 events, Energy: 711.2M2017: 1,055 events, Energy: 51.4M2018: 649 events, Energy: 50.0M2019: 248 events, Energy: 29.0M2020: 155 events, Energy: 13.9M2021: 144 events, Energy: 15.5M2022: 116 events, Energy: 9.1M2023: 167 events, Energy: 26.8M2024: 144 events, Energy: 131.2M2025: 88 events, Energy: 3.1M2026: 56 events, Energy: 3.6M
Largest Recorded
M5.8
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
Sep 3, 2016
Avg Noticeable / Year
4.7
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 — Waka, Texas

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

Earthquake FAQ — Waka, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Waka today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Waka?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 79093. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Waka.

What is the earthquake history for Waka, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Waka area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 79093.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Waka?

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