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Earthquakes Near Plains, Texas 79355 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 79355 Updated just now

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Recent Earthquakes Near Plains, Texas

25 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Plains, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 79355 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 Plains, 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 — Plains

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 Plains. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 25
Closest to you M0.8, 69 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 73 days ago
Tracking Area
Plains
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 25 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Plains

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 133 mi 5:04 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 7 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 154 mi 12:31 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km S of Toyah, Texas 144 mi 8:42 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 154 mi 12:36 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 27 km W of Jal, New Mexico 82 mi 5:05 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 137 mi 10:09 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas 131 mi 6:22 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 20 km SSW of Lindsay, Texas 142 mi 2:23 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 49 km W of Mentone, Texas 122 mi 8:46 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 32 km SSE of Lindsay, Texas 146 mi 6:49 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 56 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 142 mi 6:28 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 36 km E of Balmorhea, Texas 155 mi 7:36 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 40 km W of Mentone, Texas 121 mi 11:30 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 72 mi 4:35 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 25 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 98 mi 5:07 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 29 km SW of Coyanosa, Texas 146 mi 8:19 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 85 mi 2:40 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km SSE of Stanton, Texas 109 mi 2:35 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 85 mi 7:21 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 33 km ENE of McKinney Acres, Texas 69 mi 6:38 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 28 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 91 mi 1:39 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 137 mi 11:47 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 85 mi 7:34 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 85 mi 5:08 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 71 mi 8:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Plains

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Plains has recorded 4,221 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
—
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 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 4221 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02004006008000102030'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 8 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 14 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 54 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2012: 15 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 13 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 21 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 19 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 13 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 53 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 76 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 114 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 285 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 603 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2022: 795 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2023: 699 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 575 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2025: 500 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 263 (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: 9 events, Energy: 357.6k2007: 5 events, Energy: 230.2k2008: 8 events, Energy: 528.4k2009: 6 events, Energy: 75.6k2010: 16 events, Energy: 3.2M2011: 62 events, Energy: 28.5M2012: 15 events, Energy: 694.5k2013: 14 events, Energy: 1.4M2014: 21 events, Energy: 631.5k2015: 19 events, Energy: 784.6k2016: 13 events, Energy: 1.0M2017: 53 events, Energy: 2.0M2018: 76 events, Energy: 1.9M2019: 115 events, Energy: 4.0M2020: 287 events, Energy: 42.5M2021: 618 events, Energy: 65.7M2022: 816 events, Energy: 302.7M2023: 709 events, Energy: 115.3M2024: 587 events, Energy: 159.9M2025: 507 events, Energy: 209.0M2026: 265 events, Energy: 20.2M
Largest Recorded
M5.8
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
Sep 3, 2016
Avg Noticeable / Year
5.3
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 — Plains, Texas

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

Earthquake FAQ — Plains, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Plains today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Plains?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 79355. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Plains.

What is the earthquake history for Plains, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Plains area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 79355.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Plains?

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