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Earthquakes Near O'Brien, Texas 79539 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 79539 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near O'Brien, Texas

14 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of O'Brien, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 79539 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 O'Brien, 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 — O'Brien

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 27 / 100

Some seismic activity near O'Brien. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 14
Closest to you M1.1, 122 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.9, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 60 days ago
Tracking Area
O'Brien
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 O'Brien

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 237 mi 7:23 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km NNE of Midland, Texas 150 mi 8:45 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km NNE of Midland, Texas 150 mi 7:50 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 32 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 248 mi 12:44 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 39 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico 238 mi 7:00 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 32 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 248 mi 2:22 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 40 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico 238 mi 3:43 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 34 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas 142 mi 1:43 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 10 km E of Stanton, Texas 135 mi 9:01 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km NW of Forsan, Texas 122 mi 9:34 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 9 km E of Stanton, Texas 136 mi 9:42 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Garden City, Texas 149 mi 11:57 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Forsan, Texas 128 mi 1:55 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 36 km NW of Stanton, Texas 145 mi 1:22 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — O'Brien

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

O'Brien has recorded 7,404 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 · 7404 events

Past Week
View:
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: 8 (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: 175 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2012: 92 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 237 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2014: 1,093 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2015: 1,543 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2016: 1,339 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2017: 693 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2018: 471 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2019: 179 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 150 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2021: 174 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2022: 174 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 193 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2024: 230 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2025: 194 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2026: 146 (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: 8 events, Energy: 149.6k2008: 24 events, Energy: 810.0k2009: 40 events, Energy: 2.5M2010: 150 events, Energy: 11.2M2011: 180 events, Energy: 399.4M2012: 93 events, Energy: 5.6M2013: 240 events, Energy: 23.4M2014: 1,103 events, Energy: 61.3M2015: 1,558 events, Energy: 100.3M2016: 1,356 events, Energy: 143.2M2017: 695 events, Energy: 27.8M2018: 478 events, Energy: 38.8M2019: 180 events, Energy: 9.0M2020: 151 events, Energy: 6.3M2021: 179 events, Energy: 23.0M2022: 175 events, Energy: 69.2M2023: 198 events, Energy: 25.6M2024: 240 events, Energy: 184.9M2025: 196 events, Energy: 24.8M2026: 148 events, Energy: 39.4M
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 — O'Brien, Texas

What O'Brien 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 — O'Brien, Texas

Was there an earthquake in O'Brien today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near O'Brien?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 79539. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for O'Brien.

What is the earthquake history for O'Brien, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the O'Brien area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 79539.

How do I get earthquake alerts for O'Brien?

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