This page summarizes earthquakes in Ector County (United States). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M1.6 earthquake near Odessa on 2026-08-02 18:47:20 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.
Ector County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. In the 2020 census, its population was 165,171. Its county seat is Odessa. The county was founded in 1887 and organized in 1891. It is named for Matthew Ector, a Confederate general in the American Civil War.
In 2026, Ector County recorded 31 earthquakes within United States. The average magnitude was M1.83. The strongest event reached M3.4.
By event count in 2026, this region ranks #71 within United States.
Located on the North America Plate.
