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Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 79346 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Morton, Texas

23 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Morton, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 79346 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 Morton, 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€” Morton

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

Current Threat Level
All Quiet
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Threat score: 5 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 23
Closest to you M0.3, 96 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 73 days ago
Tracking Area
Morton
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 23 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Morton

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
M2.2 		Rarely felt 5 km S of Lindsay, Texas 166 mi 5:04 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 7 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 187 mi 12:31 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km S of Toyah, Texas 176 mi 8:42 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 187 mi 12:36 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 166 mi 10:09 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas 138 mi 6:22 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 20 km SSW of Lindsay, Texas 175 mi 2:23 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 49 km W of Mentone, Texas 152 mi 8:46 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 32 km SSE of Lindsay, Texas 179 mi 6:49 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 56 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 170 mi 6:28 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 36 km E of Balmorhea, Texas 189 mi 7:36 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 40 km W of Mentone, Texas 152 mi 11:30 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 97 mi 4:35 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 25 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 128 mi 5:07 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 110 mi 2:40 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km SSE of Stanton, Texas 135 mi 2:35 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 110 mi 7:21 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 33 km ENE of McKinney Acres, Texas 96 mi 6:38 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 28 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 124 mi 1:39 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 166 mi 11:47 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 110 mi 7:34 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 110 mi 5:08 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 96 mi 8:56 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Morton

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Morton has recorded 4,233 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 746 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
1
MAX M2.6
Sat
0
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Sun
7
MAX M3.9
Mon
3
MAX M3.6
Tue
1
MAX M2.6
Wed
11
MAX M3.8
Thu
0
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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 4233 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02004006008000102030'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 12 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 8 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 10 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2010: 15 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 35 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2012: 16 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 13 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 21 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 22 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 13 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2017: 53 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 81 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 117 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 286 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 605 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2022: 795 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2023: 702 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 574 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2025: 504 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 268 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k0100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 12 events, Energy: 585.8k2007: 6 events, Energy: 261.8k2008: 8 events, Energy: 528.4k2009: 11 events, Energy: 1.6M2010: 17 events, Energy: 3.7M2011: 36 events, Energy: 5.3M2012: 16 events, Energy: 700.1k2013: 13 events, Energy: 429.0k2014: 21 events, Energy: 571.7k2015: 22 events, Energy: 1.6M2016: 14 events, Energy: 3.0M2017: 53 events, Energy: 1.7M2018: 81 events, Energy: 2.2M2019: 118 events, Energy: 4.1M2020: 288 events, Energy: 42.5M2021: 622 events, Energy: 68.2M2022: 816 events, Energy: 302.7M2023: 712 events, Energy: 115.9M2024: 586 events, Energy: 159.9M2025: 511 events, Energy: 209.2M2026: 270 events, Energy: 20.8M
Largest Recorded
M5.8
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
Sep 3, 2016
Avg Noticeable / Year
3.6
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€” Morton, Texas

What Morton 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€” Morton, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Morton today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Morton?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 79346. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Morton.

What is the earthquake history for Morton, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Morton area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 79346.

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