Earthquake

5.1 earthquake reported in West Texas, felt in parts of Dallas-Fort Worth area

Monday's earthquake was the seventh strongest quake in Texas history, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports

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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.

USGS maps shows location of West Texas earthquake on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.
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USGS map shows the location of the West Texas earthquake on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

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.

Seismic activity that started in West Texas Monday was felt across the state including in North Texas. The good news is there are no reports of injuries or major damage. NBC 5 Meteorologist Ryann Jones takes a closer look at what caused the ground to shake.

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.

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.

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