Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Gainesville
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Gainesville, Texas, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 2.8, 100 km (62 mi) NNW of Gainesville, on 2026-10-18.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year10
- Last 5 years16
M1+ in the last 7 days: 6. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Gainesville
10 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Gainesville in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Gainesville
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 2 km NW of Ratliff City, Oklahoma | 100 km / 62 mi | depth 6 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Gainesville, answered
Was there an earthquake in Gainesville today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Gainesville in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Gainesville?
Over the last five years there were 16 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Gainesville, an average of 3.2 a year. 10 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 213% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Gainesville in five years?
A magnitude 3.3 on Mar 1, 2026, 08:30 UTC, 92 km (57 mi) NNW of Gainesville, at a depth of 5 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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