Parts of West and North Texas rattled after a “notable” 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Midland-Odessa area in Martin County on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck near the Midland-Odessa Metropolitan area Monday evening, briefly rattling parts of North Texas.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake happened in Martin County at 7:49 p.m., about 21 miles southwest of Ackerly, Texas.
The USGS initially reported the earthquake as a 4.8 magnitude with a depth of 4.8 kilometers. It later upgraded the magnitude to 5.1 with a depth of 8.4 kilometers.
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According to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Monday's earthquake was the seventh strongest quake in Texas history.
Residents in Lamesa said their homes were shaking for five to 10 seconds when the earthquake hit. Residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex also reported feeling the tremor.
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The U.S. National Weather Service, Midland, Texas, shared on social media that its personnel felt the earthquake at their office.
The Martin County Sheriff's Office told NBC 5 they have not received any structural damage or injury reports.
