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Earthquakes Near Eunice, New Mexico 88231 Today

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Eunice, New Mexico

27 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Eunice, New Mexico in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 88231 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 Eunice, 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 — Eunice

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 6 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 27
Closest to you M1.7, 26 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 73 days ago
Tracking Area
Eunice
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 27 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Eunice

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 5 km S of Lindsay, Texas 78 mi 5:04 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 7 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 99 mi 12:31 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km S of Toyah, Texas 88 mi 8:42 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 8 km NNE of Balmorhea, Texas 98 mi 12:36 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 27 km W of Jal, New Mexico 26 mi 5:05 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 56 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 86 mi 10:09 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 18 km NNE of Hermleigh, Texas 153 mi 6:22 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 20 km SSW of Lindsay, Texas 87 mi 2:23 PM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 49 km W of Mentone, Texas 69 mi 8:46 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 36 km SW of Coyanosa, Texas 97 mi 7:55 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 32 km SSE of Lindsay, Texas 92 mi 6:49 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 56 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico 93 mi 6:28 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 36 km E of Balmorhea, Texas 101 mi 7:36 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 40 km W of Mentone, Texas 67 mi 11:30 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 71 mi 4:35 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 25 km SE of Malaga, New Mexico 46 mi 5:07 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 29 km SW of Coyanosa, Texas 93 mi 8:19 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 80 mi 2:40 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 22 km SSE of Stanton, Texas 96 mi 2:35 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 80 mi 7:21 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 33 km ENE of McKinney Acres, Texas 63 mi 6:38 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 28 km SW of Jal, New Mexico 35 mi 1:39 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico 86 mi 11:47 PM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 80 mi 7:34 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 18 km NW of Stanton, Texas 80 mi 5:08 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 15 km NNW of Midland, Texas 69 mi 7:33 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 34 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas 70 mi 8:56 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Eunice

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Eunice has recorded 4,203 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 234 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Fri
1
MAX M2.6
Sat
0
—
Sun
5
MAX M3.9
Mon
3
MAX M3.6
Tue
1
MAX M2.6
Wed
5
MAX M3.7
Thu
0
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 4203 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: 3 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 6 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 14 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 54 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2012: 11 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 9 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 23 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 28 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2016: 13 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 53 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2018: 76 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 115 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 284 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 599 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2022: 791 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2023: 702 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2024: 575 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2025: 498 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2026: 253 (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: 3 events, Energy: 176.2k2008: 6 events, Energy: 141.9k2009: 6 events, Energy: 75.6k2010: 16 events, Energy: 3.2M2011: 62 events, Energy: 28.5M2012: 11 events, Energy: 478.4k2013: 10 events, Energy: 1.3M2014: 23 events, Energy: 802.1k2015: 29 events, Energy: 2.7M2016: 13 events, Energy: 1.0M2017: 53 events, Energy: 2.0M2018: 76 events, Energy: 2.1M2019: 116 events, Energy: 4.3M2020: 286 events, Energy: 42.5M2021: 613 events, Energy: 62.7M2022: 812 events, Energy: 302.1M2023: 712 events, Energy: 115.7M2024: 587 events, Energy: 160.0M2025: 505 events, Energy: 208.9M2026: 255 events, Energy: 18.9M
Largest Recorded
M5.4
59 km S of Whites City, New Mexico
May 4, 2025
Avg Noticeable / Year
11.2
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
M5.4 Sep 21, 2013
19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico
M5.3 Jun 29, 2014
13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona
M5.2 Nov 8, 2023
Coalson Draw, Texas
M5.2 Dec 16, 2022
Range Hill, Texas
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Eunice, New Mexico

What Eunice 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 — Eunice, New Mexico

Was there an earthquake in Eunice today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Eunice?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 88231. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Eunice.

What is the earthquake history for Eunice, New Mexico?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Eunice area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 88231.

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