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Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 79782 Updated just now

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Recent Earthquakes Near Stanton, Texas

20 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Stanton, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 79782 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 Stanton, 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 — Stanton

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 13 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 20
Closest to you M2.1, 9 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 168 days ago
Tracking Area
Stanton
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 20 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Stanton

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
M2.2 		Rarely felt 48 km NW of Toyah, Texas 136 mi 9:37 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km NNE of Midland, Texas 9 mi 8:45 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km NNE of Midland, Texas 9 mi 7:50 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 32 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 115 mi 12:44 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 46 km NW of Toyah, Texas 142 mi 2:07 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 32 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 115 mi 2:22 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 154 mi 5:34 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 40 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico 105 mi 3:43 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 34 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas 21 mi 1:43 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 6 km NNE of Toyah, Texas 123 mi 1:12 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 40 km NW of Toyah, Texas 138 mi 1:56 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 40 km NW of Toyah, Texas 138 mi 1:39 AM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 154 mi 9:17 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 10 km E of Stanton, Texas 13 mi 9:01 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km NW of Forsan, Texas 27 mi 9:34 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 9 km E of Stanton, Texas 13 mi 9:42 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Garden City, Texas 31 mi 11:57 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Forsan, Texas 25 mi 1:55 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 36 km NW of Stanton, Texas 16 mi 1:22 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 28 km W of Mentone, Texas 122 mi 6:54 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Stanton

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Stanton has recorded 4,240 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.4 on May 4, 2025, located 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico. On average, the area experiences approximately 271 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Tue
3
MAX M3.3
Wed
0
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Thu
3
MAX M2.7
Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
2
MAX M3.2
Mon
0
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 4240 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02004006008000102030'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2007: 4 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 14 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 46 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2012: 9 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 11 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 21 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 17 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 13 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 49 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 77 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 117 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 282 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 602 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2022: 786 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2023: 698 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 571 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2025: 498 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 328 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k0100.0M200.0M300.0M400.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 9 events, Energy: 357.6k2007: 4 events, Energy: 104.3k2008: 5 events, Energy: 130.7k2009: 3 events, Energy: 50.8k2010: 16 events, Energy: 3.2M2011: 53 events, Energy: 26.3M2012: 9 events, Energy: 456.0k2013: 12 events, Energy: 1.9M2014: 21 events, Energy: 668.3k2015: 18 events, Energy: 1.7M2016: 13 events, Energy: 1.0M2017: 49 events, Energy: 1.4M2018: 77 events, Energy: 1.8M2019: 118 events, Energy: 4.3M2020: 284 events, Energy: 42.4M2021: 616 events, Energy: 62.9M2022: 807 events, Energy: 301.8M2023: 708 events, Energy: 115.6M2024: 583 events, Energy: 159.9M2025: 505 events, Energy: 208.9M2026: 330 events, Energy: 20.0M
Largest Recorded
M5.4
59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
May 4, 2025
Avg Noticeable / Year
14.2
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

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
M5.1 Jul 26, 2024
17 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Stanton, Texas

What Stanton 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 — Stanton, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Stanton today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Stanton?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 79782. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Stanton.

What is the earthquake history for Stanton, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Stanton area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 79782.

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