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Earthquakes Near Roaring Springs, Texas 79256 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 79256 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Roaring Springs, Texas

14 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Roaring Springs, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 79256 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 Roaring Springs, 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 — Roaring Springs

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

Some seismic activity near Roaring Springs. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 14
Closest to you M1.6, 77 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 73 days ago
Tracking Area
Roaring Springs
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 14 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Roaring Springs

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
M2.2 		Rarely felt 5 km S of Lindsay, Texas 236 mi 5:04 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas 77 mi 6:22 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 20 km SSW of Lindsay, Texas 246 mi 2:23 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 49 km W of Mentone, Texas 242 mi 8:46 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 32 km SSE of Lindsay, Texas 244 mi 6:49 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 124 mi 4:35 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 25 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 220 mi 5:07 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 128 mi 2:40 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km SSE of Stanton, Texas 144 mi 2:35 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 128 mi 7:21 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 33 km ENE of McKinney Acres, Texas 131 mi 6:38 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 129 mi 7:34 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 129 mi 5:08 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 124 mi 8:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Roaring Springs

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Roaring Springs has recorded 7,270 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 743 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
1
MAX M2.6
Sun
0
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Mon
2
MAX M3.6
Tue
0
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Wed
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Thu
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 7270 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: 104 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2012: 53 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 210 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2014: 847 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2015: 1,229 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2016: 1,163 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2017: 621 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2018: 433 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2019: 186 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 212 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 257 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2022: 397 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2023: 385 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2024: 404 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2025: 299 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2026: 179 (M2.5–4), 2 (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: 105 events, Energy: 5.7M2012: 53 events, Energy: 1.7M2013: 213 events, Energy: 22.1M2014: 857 events, Energy: 50.5M2015: 1,244 events, Energy: 92.2M2016: 1,179 events, Energy: 135.3M2017: 623 events, Energy: 24.6M2018: 437 events, Energy: 24.6M2019: 187 events, Energy: 8.1M2020: 214 events, Energy: 41.8M2021: 265 events, Energy: 31.4M2022: 408 events, Energy: 232.0M2023: 391 events, Energy: 97.8M2024: 415 events, Energy: 150.9M2025: 303 events, Energy: 62.7M2026: 181 events, Energy: 13.0M
Largest Recorded
M5.8
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
Sep 3, 2016
Avg Noticeable / Year
3.2
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 — Roaring Springs, Texas

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

Earthquake FAQ — Roaring Springs, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Roaring Springs today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Roaring Springs?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 79256. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Roaring Springs.

What is the earthquake history for Roaring Springs, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Roaring Springs area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 79256.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Roaring Springs?

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