United States – Winkler County

This page summarizes earthquakes in Winkler County (United States). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M1.5 earthquake near Winkler County on 2026-08-01 23:25:45 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About Winkler County

Winkler County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 7,791. Its county seat is Kermit. The county was created in 1887 and organized in 1910. It is named for Clinton McKamy Winkler, a colonel in the Confederate Army.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)

Max magnitude (last 30 days)

M2.8

Avg magnitude (last 30 days)

M1.95

Avg depth (last 30 days)

5 km

Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, Winkler County recorded 52 earthquakes within United States. The average magnitude was M1.94. The strongest event reached M3.2.

By event count in 2026, this region ranks #56 within United States.

Located on the North America Plate.

Map (last 30 days)

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Earthquakes in Winkler County (last 30 days)