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Earthquakes Near Ovalo, Texas 79541 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 79541 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Ovalo, Texas

16 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Ovalo, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 79541 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 Ovalo, 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 — Ovalo

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 30 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 16
Closest to you M1.4, 90 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.5, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 191 days ago
Tracking Area
Ovalo
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 16 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Ovalo

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 28 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 210 mi 11:43 AM Details →
M2.3 		Rarely felt 11 km S of Forsan, Texas 91 mi 10:37 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 12 km W of Stanton, Texas 123 mi 7:29 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km S of Lindsay, Texas 228 mi 4:17 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 11 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas 234 mi 7:36 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 16 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 238 mi 5:50 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 12 km W of Stanton, Texas 123 mi 12:27 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 15 km ENE of Garden City, Texas 90 mi 2:03 AM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 3 km SE of Mill Creek, Oklahoma 233 mi 6:02 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 12 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 236 mi 5:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km WSW of Stanton, Texas 123 mi 10:41 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 11 km NNW of Big Spring, Texas 101 mi 5:38 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 5 km N of Stanton, Texas 115 mi 7:53 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 13 km ENE of Midland, Texas 124 mi 7:10 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 14 km WSW of Stanton, Texas 124 mi 5:26 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 132 mi 2:21 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Ovalo

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Ovalo has recorded 2,465 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

Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
2
MAX M2.8
Sun
0
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Mon
2
MAX M2.5
Tue
0
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Wed
1
MAX M2.5
Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 2465 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0100200300400051015'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 7 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 16 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 10 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 32 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 43 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 22 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 60 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 57 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 73 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 35 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 86 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 152 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 118 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 140 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 238 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2022: 306 (M2.5–4), 11 (M4+)2023: 318 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2024: 312 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2025: 237 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2026: 155 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01002003004000100.0M200.0M300.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 7 events, Energy: 300.4k2007: 5 events, Energy: 115.5k2008: 16 events, Energy: 1.0M2009: 10 events, Energy: 372.5k2010: 32 events, Energy: 959.9k2011: 45 events, Energy: 20.5M2012: 22 events, Energy: 1.0M2013: 60 events, Energy: 2.8M2014: 57 events, Energy: 1.4M2015: 74 events, Energy: 3.1M2016: 35 events, Energy: 1.5M2017: 86 events, Energy: 1.6M2018: 153 events, Energy: 4.8M2019: 119 events, Energy: 3.4M2020: 142 events, Energy: 38.3M2021: 243 events, Energy: 22.4M2022: 317 events, Energy: 229.0M2023: 325 events, Energy: 97.7M2024: 321 events, Energy: 150.1M2025: 240 events, Energy: 33.7M2026: 156 events, Energy: 7.7M
Largest Recorded
M5.7
8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma
Nov 6, 2011
Avg Noticeable / Year
2.5
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 — Ovalo, Texas

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

Earthquake FAQ — Ovalo, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Ovalo today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Ovalo?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 79541. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Ovalo.

What is the earthquake history for Ovalo, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Ovalo area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 79541.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Ovalo?

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