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Earthquakes Near Loraine, Texas 79532 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 79532 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Loraine, Texas

32 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Loraine, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 79532 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 Loraine, 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 — Loraine

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 26 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 32
Closest to you M1.6, 28 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 12 days ago
Tracking Area
Loraine
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 32 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Loraine

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
M2.5 		Rarely felt 22 km SSE of Lindsay, Texas 184 mi 7:15 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 28 km ENE of Balmorhea, Texas 186 mi 10:52 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 60 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 222 mi 7:51 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 28 mi 5:31 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 51 km NW of Toyah, Texas 214 mi 10:14 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 29 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 25 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 29 mi 11:21 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 26 km SSE of Lindsay, Texas 180 mi 11:20 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 38 km NNW of Toyah, Texas 200 mi 7:11 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 21 km SE of Lindsay, Texas 176 mi 12:15 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 65 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 233 mi 10:22 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 223 mi 1:11 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 28 mi 11:48 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 54 km NW of Toyah, Texas 212 mi 7:43 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 5 km ENE of Toyah, Texas 193 mi 12:40 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 222 mi 12:37 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 28 mi 11:21 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 24 km SSW of Westbrook, Texas 28 mi 10:57 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 55 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 222 mi 10:51 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 219 mi 7:27 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 60 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 230 mi 4:17 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 54 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 220 mi 2:06 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 0 km E of Pecos, Texas 176 mi 10:51 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 61 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 232 mi 9:38 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 2 km ESE of Chickasha, Oklahoma 243 mi 12:15 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 19 km E of Forsan, Texas 33 mi 9:33 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 32 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 187 mi 4:38 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 48 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 219 mi 6:03 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 34 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 183 mi 4:26 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 13 km NW of Midland, Texas 89 mi 9:02 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 27 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 75 mi 5:48 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 15 km W of Stanton, Texas 75 mi 4:48 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Loraine

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Loraine has recorded 4,443 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.7 on Nov 6, 2011, located 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma. On average, the area experiences approximately 636 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Thu
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Sat
2
MAX M2.8
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Mon
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MAX M2.5
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 4443 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02004006008000102030'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 14 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 4 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 17 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 10 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 22 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 42 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2012: 21 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 51 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 57 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 63 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2016: 20 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 56 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 89 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 129 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 291 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 623 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2022: 789 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2023: 706 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 578 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2025: 498 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 287 (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: 14 events, Energy: 619.8k2007: 4 events, Energy: 104.3k2008: 17 events, Energy: 662.2k2009: 10 events, Energy: 273.6k2010: 24 events, Energy: 3.0M2011: 43 events, Energy: 4.4M2012: 21 events, Energy: 1.1M2013: 51 events, Energy: 2.3M2014: 57 events, Energy: 1.5M2015: 65 events, Energy: 4.0M2016: 20 events, Energy: 1.1M2017: 56 events, Energy: 1.2M2018: 89 events, Energy: 2.3M2019: 130 events, Energy: 4.2M2020: 293 events, Energy: 42.8M2021: 638 events, Energy: 66.3M2022: 810 events, Energy: 301.9M2023: 716 events, Energy: 115.7M2024: 590 events, Energy: 160.0M2025: 505 events, Energy: 208.8M2026: 290 events, Energy: 50.6M
Largest Recorded
M5.7
8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma
Nov 6, 2011
Avg Noticeable / Year
7.1
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

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
M5.2 Nov 8, 2023
Coalson Draw, Texas
M5.2 Dec 16, 2022
Range Hill, Texas
M5.1 Sep 17, 2024
2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Loraine, Texas

What Loraine 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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Earthquake FAQ — Loraine, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Loraine today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Loraine?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 79532. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Loraine.

What is the earthquake history for Loraine, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Loraine area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 79532.

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