Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Universal City
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Universal City, Texas, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.2, 72 km (45 mi) S of Universal City, on 2026-10-20.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days5
- Last year23
- Last 5 years172
M1+ in the last 7 days: 18. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Universal City
60 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Universal City in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Nov 2024, with 14.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Universal City
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 20 km ESE of Pleasanton, Texas | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 7 km | |
| 2.8 | 19 km S of Nixon, Texas | 72 km / 44 mi | depth 7 km | |
| 2.7 | 8 km ESE of Smiley, Texas | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 7 km | |
| 2.6 | 16 km ESE of Pearsall, Texas | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 8 km | |
| 2.8 | 17 km W of Charlotte, Texas | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 6 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Universal City, answered
Was there an earthquake in Universal City today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Universal City in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Universal City?
Over the last five years there were 172 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Universal City, an average of 34 a year. 23 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 33% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Universal City in five years?
A magnitude 4.6 on Jan 30, 2025, 03:26 UTC, 70 km (43 mi) SE of Universal City, at a depth of 7 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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