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Earthquakes Near Knox City, Texas 79529 Today

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

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Knox City, Texas

14 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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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Knox City

Live seismic risk assessment Β· 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 14
Closest to you M0.7, 125 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 13 days ago
Tracking Area
Knox City
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 Knox City

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
M2.5 		Rarely felt 28 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 232 mi 11:43 AM Details β†’
M2.3 		Rarely felt 11 km S of Forsan, Texas 132 mi 10:37 AM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 12 km W of Stanton, Texas 152 mi 7:29 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 12 km ESE of Dover, Oklahoma 210 mi 2:34 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 12 km W of Stanton, Texas 152 mi 12:27 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 15 km ENE of Garden City, Texas 136 mi 2:03 AM Details β†’
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km SE of Mill Creek, Oklahoma 186 mi 6:02 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 5 km N of Stroud, Oklahoma 244 mi 10:38 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km WSW of Stanton, Texas 152 mi 10:41 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 11 km NNW of Big Spring, Texas 125 mi 5:38 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km N of Stanton, Texas 143 mi 7:53 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 13 km ENE of Midland, Texas 156 mi 7:10 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 14 km WSW of Stanton, Texas 153 mi 5:26 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 147 mi 2:21 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Knox City

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Knox City has recorded 7,951 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 745 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 7951 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: 471 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2019: 176 (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: 117 (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: 478 events, Energy: 38.6M2019: 177 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: 119 events, Energy: 38.7M
Largest Recorded
M5.8
14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma
Sep 3, 2016
Avg Noticeable / Year
3.3
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€” 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.

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€” Knox City, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Knox City today?

14 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.

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