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Earthquakes Near Knox City, Texas 79529 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 79529 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Knox City, Texas

12 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Knox City, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 79529 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 Knox City, 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 — Knox City

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 26 / 100

Some seismic activity near Knox City. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 12
Closest to you M1.1, 128 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.9, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 60 days ago
Tracking Area
Knox City
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 12 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Knox City

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 242 mi 7:23 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km NNE of Midland, Texas 156 mi 8:45 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km NNE of Midland, Texas 156 mi 7:50 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 39 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico 243 mi 7:00 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 40 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico 243 mi 3:43 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 34 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas 147 mi 1:43 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 10 km E of Stanton, Texas 141 mi 9:01 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km NW of Forsan, Texas 128 mi 9:34 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 9 km E of Stanton, Texas 141 mi 9:42 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Garden City, Texas 155 mi 11:57 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Forsan, Texas 133 mi 1:55 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 36 km NW of Stanton, Texas 150 mi 1:22 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Knox City

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Knox City has recorded 7,974 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
0
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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
Mon
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 7974 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude05001k1.5k2k05101520'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 12 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 24 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 40 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 148 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 176 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2012: 92 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 259 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2014: 1,251 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2015: 1,810 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2016: 1,444 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2017: 765 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2018: 473 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2019: 177 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 152 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 171 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2022: 153 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 181 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2024: 225 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2025: 177 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2026: 137 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k1.5k2k0100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 12 events, Energy: 560.6k2007: 9 events, Energy: 212.7k2008: 24 events, Energy: 810.0k2009: 40 events, Energy: 2.5M2010: 150 events, Energy: 11.2M2011: 181 events, Energy: 399.4M2012: 93 events, Energy: 5.6M2013: 262 events, Energy: 24.2M2014: 1,263 events, Energy: 68.7M2015: 1,829 events, Energy: 117.4M2016: 1,462 events, Energy: 178.1M2017: 768 events, Energy: 32.7M2018: 480 events, Energy: 38.6M2019: 178 events, Energy: 8.9M2020: 154 events, Energy: 8.4M2021: 176 events, Energy: 22.9M2022: 154 events, Energy: 68.6M2023: 186 events, Energy: 25.3M2024: 235 events, Energy: 184.9M2025: 179 events, Energy: 24.2M2026: 139 events, Energy: 39.3M
Largest Recorded
M5.8
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
Sep 3, 2016
Avg Noticeable / Year
3.3
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 — Knox City, Texas

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

Earthquake FAQ — Knox City, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Knox City today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Knox City?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 79529. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Knox City.

What is the earthquake history for Knox City, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Knox City area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 79529.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Knox City?

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