Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Big Spring
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Big Spring, Texas, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.1, 37 km (23 mi) WSW of Big Spring, on 2026-10-17.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days4
- Last year107
- Last 5 years554
M1+ in the last 7 days: 12. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Big Spring
194 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Big Spring in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 15.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Big Spring
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 3.1 | 8 km NW of Stanton, Texas | 37 km / 23 mi | depth 7 km | |
| 2.7 | 21 km NNW of Midland, Texas | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.1 | 20 km WNW of Stanton, Texas | 47 km / 29 mi | depth 8 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Big Spring, answered
Was there an earthquake in Big Spring today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Big Spring in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Big Spring?
Over the last five years there were 554 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Big Spring, an average of 111 a year. 107 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Big Spring in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Dec 16, 2022, 23:35 UTC, 63 km (39 mi) W of Big Spring, at a depth of 8 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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