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Earthquakes Near Tarzan, Texas 79783 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 79783 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Tarzan, Texas

22 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Tarzan, Texas in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 79783 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 Tarzan, 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€” Tarzan

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 26 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 22
Closest to you M0.6, 2 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.9, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 168 days ago
Tracking Area
Tarzan
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 22 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Tarzan

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
M2.9 		Rarely felt 29 km E of Malaga, New Mexico 100 mi 7:23 PM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 48 km NW of Toyah, Texas 130 mi 9:37 PM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km NNE of Midland, Texas 14 mi 8:45 AM Details β†’
M2.1 		Rarely felt 15 km NNE of Midland, Texas 14 mi 7:50 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 32 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 107 mi 12:44 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 46 km NW of Toyah, Texas 137 mi 2:07 PM Details β†’
M1.7 		Not felt 11 km W of Balmorhea, Texas 142 mi 7:37 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 32 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 107 mi 2:22 PM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 148 mi 5:34 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 40 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico 97 mi 3:43 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 34 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas 8 mi 1:43 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 6 km NNE of Toyah, Texas 120 mi 1:12 PM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 40 km NW of Toyah, Texas 132 mi 1:56 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 40 km NW of Toyah, Texas 133 mi 1:39 AM Details β†’
M1.5 		Not felt 59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 148 mi 9:17 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 10 km E of Stanton, Texas 26 mi 9:01 AM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km NW of Forsan, Texas 39 mi 9:34 PM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 9 km E of Stanton, Texas 26 mi 9:42 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 17 km WSW of Garden City, Texas 45 mi 11:57 PM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WSW of Forsan, Texas 37 mi 1:55 AM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 36 km NW of Stanton, Texas 2 mi 1:22 AM Details β†’
M0.4 		Not felt 28 km W of Mentone, Texas 116 mi 6:54 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Tarzan

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Tarzan has recorded 4,252 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
3
MAX M3.2
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0
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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 4252 events

Past Week
View:
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: 8 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 14 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 52 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2012: 10 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 10 (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: 76 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 117 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 282 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 601 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2022: 786 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2023: 698 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 575 (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: 8 events, Energy: 528.4k2009: 3 events, Energy: 50.8k2010: 16 events, Energy: 3.2M2011: 60 events, Energy: 28.5M2012: 10 events, Energy: 478.4k2013: 11 events, Energy: 1.9M2014: 21 events, Energy: 668.3k2015: 18 events, Energy: 1.7M2016: 13 events, Energy: 1.0M2017: 49 events, Energy: 1.4M2018: 76 events, Energy: 1.8M2019: 118 events, Energy: 4.3M2020: 284 events, Energy: 42.4M2021: 615 events, Energy: 62.9M2022: 807 events, Energy: 301.8M2023: 708 events, Energy: 115.6M2024: 587 events, Energy: 160.0M2025: 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
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ 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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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Tarzan, Texas

What Tarzan 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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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.

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Earthquake FAQ β€” Tarzan, Texas

Was there an earthquake in Tarzan today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Tarzan?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 79783. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Tarzan.

What is the earthquake history for Tarzan, Texas?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Tarzan area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 79783.

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