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Earthquakes Near Muleshoe, Texas 79347 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 79347 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Muleshoe, Texas

23 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Muleshoe, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 79347 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 Muleshoe, 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€” Muleshoe

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

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 23
Closest to you M0.3, 130 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 73 days ago
Tracking Area
Muleshoe
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 Muleshoe

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 203 mi 5:04 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 7 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 224 mi 12:31 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km S of Toyah, Texas 212 mi 8:42 AM Details β†’
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 223 mi 12:36 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 198 mi 10:09 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 16 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas 157 mi 6:22 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 20 km SSW of Lindsay, Texas 212 mi 2:23 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 49 km W of Mentone, Texas 186 mi 8:46 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 32 km SSE of Lindsay, Texas 216 mi 6:49 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 56 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 201 mi 6:28 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 36 km E of Balmorhea, Texas 226 mi 7:36 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 40 km W of Mentone, Texas 186 mi 11:30 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 131 mi 4:35 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 25 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 162 mi 5:07 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 143 mi 2:40 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km SSE of Stanton, Texas 168 mi 2:35 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 143 mi 7:21 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 33 km ENE of McKinney Acres, Texas 131 mi 6:38 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 28 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 160 mi 1:39 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 199 mi 11:47 PM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 143 mi 7:34 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 143 mi 5:08 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 130 mi 8:56 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Muleshoe

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Muleshoe has recorded 4,562 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
0
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Wed
11
MAX M3.8
Thu
0
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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 4562 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02004006008000102030'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 27 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 12 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2008: 21 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 27 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2010: 22 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 70 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2012: 35 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 31 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 51 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 42 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 32 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2017: 63 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2018: 94 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 131 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 290 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 614 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2022: 800 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2023: 739 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2024: 587 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2025: 511 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 275 (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: 27 events, Energy: 1.6M2007: 13 events, Energy: 4.6M2008: 21 events, Energy: 1.1M2009: 28 events, Energy: 2.7M2010: 24 events, Energy: 3.9M2011: 75 events, Energy: 110.1M2012: 35 events, Energy: 1.1M2013: 31 events, Energy: 849.8k2014: 51 events, Energy: 2.1M2015: 42 events, Energy: 3.7M2016: 34 events, Energy: 5.2M2017: 64 events, Energy: 3.8M2018: 94 events, Energy: 2.9M2019: 132 events, Energy: 5.0M2020: 292 events, Energy: 42.5M2021: 631 events, Energy: 68.7M2022: 821 events, Energy: 302.8M2023: 752 events, Energy: 124.0M2024: 599 events, Energy: 160.4M2025: 518 events, Energy: 209.4M2026: 278 events, Energy: 22.5M
Largest Recorded
M5.8
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
Sep 3, 2016
Avg Noticeable / Year
3.1
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€” Muleshoe, Texas

What Muleshoe 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€” Muleshoe, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Muleshoe today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Muleshoe?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 79347. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Muleshoe.

What is the earthquake history for Muleshoe, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Muleshoe area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 79347.

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