Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Midland
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Midland, Texas, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.1, 28 km (17 mi) NE of Midland, on 2026-10-17.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days4
- Last year91
- Last 5 years386
M1+ in the last 7 days: 12. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Midland
163 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Midland in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Dec 2025, with 16.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Midland
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas | 33 km / 21 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 3.1 | 8 km NW of Stanton, Texas | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 7 km | |
| 2.7 | 21 km NNW of Midland, Texas | 22 km / 13 mi | depth 11 km | |
| 3.1 | 20 km WNW of Stanton, Texas | 27 km / 17 mi | depth 8 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Midland, answered
Was there an earthquake in Midland today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Midland in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Midland?
Over the last five years there were 386 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Midland, an average of 77 a year. 91 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Midland in five years?
A magnitude 5.2 on Dec 16, 2022, 23:35 UTC, 22 km (14 mi) NNW of Midland, 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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