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Earthquakes Near Afton, Texas 79220 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 79220 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Afton, Texas

19 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Afton, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 79220 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 Afton, 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 — Afton

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 27 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 19
Closest to you M1.1, 118 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.9, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 60 days ago
Tracking Area
Afton
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 19 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Afton

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
M2.9 		Rarely felt 29 km E of Malaga, New Mexico 202 mi 7:23 PM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 48 km NW of Toyah, Texas 244 mi 9:37 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km NNE of Midland, Texas 134 mi 8:45 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km NNE of Midland, Texas 135 mi 7:50 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 32 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 216 mi 12:44 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 39 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico 206 mi 7:00 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 32 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 216 mi 2:22 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 40 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico 206 mi 3:43 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 34 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas 119 mi 1:43 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 6 km NNE of Toyah, Texas 240 mi 1:12 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 40 km NW of Toyah, Texas 248 mi 1:56 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 40 km NW of Toyah, Texas 248 mi 1:39 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 10 km E of Stanton, Texas 126 mi 9:01 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km NW of Forsan, Texas 118 mi 9:34 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 9 km E of Stanton, Texas 126 mi 9:42 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Garden City, Texas 146 mi 11:57 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Forsan, Texas 123 mi 1:55 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 36 km NW of Stanton, Texas 124 mi 1:22 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 28 km W of Mentone, Texas 230 mi 6:54 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Afton

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Afton has recorded 7,169 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 748 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Tue
2
MAX M3.3
Wed
0
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Thu
1
MAX M2.7
Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
2
MAX M2.9
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 7169 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k05101520'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 15 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 21 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 33 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 117 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2011: 101 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2012: 53 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 204 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2014: 796 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2015: 1,082 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2016: 1,100 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2017: 605 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2018: 415 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2019: 186 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 220 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 291 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2022: 448 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2023: 409 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2024: 420 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2025: 305 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2026: 245 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k0100.0M200.0M300.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 15 events, Energy: 627.8k2007: 6 events, Energy: 136k2008: 21 events, Energy: 742.9k2009: 33 events, Energy: 1.6M2010: 120 events, Energy: 11.4M2011: 102 events, Energy: 5.5M2012: 53 events, Energy: 1.7M2013: 207 events, Energy: 21.9M2014: 806 events, Energy: 48.6M2015: 1,094 events, Energy: 76.5M2016: 1,116 events, Energy: 132.6M2017: 607 events, Energy: 24.0M2018: 419 events, Energy: 24.2M2019: 187 events, Energy: 8.6M2020: 222 events, Energy: 41.9M2021: 299 events, Energy: 32.2M2022: 459 events, Energy: 233.2M2023: 415 events, Energy: 98.4M2024: 431 events, Energy: 151.3M2025: 309 events, Energy: 62.8M2026: 248 events, Energy: 47.0M
Largest Recorded
M5.8
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
Sep 3, 2016
Avg Noticeable / Year
3.4
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 — Afton, Texas

What Afton 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 — Afton, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Afton today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Afton?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 79220. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Afton.

What is the earthquake history for Afton, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Afton area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 79220.

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