Earthquake recorded near Midland, Texas at magnitude 4.8, USGS says
An earthquake shook parts of West Texas Friday afternoon with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8, according to the United States ...
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Boomtown tremors: the link between oil production and earthquakes in Texas
The Permian Basin has long been at the heart of America’s energy industry, fueling economic growth with its vast reserves of ...
4.8 magnitude earthquake rattles near Midland, Texas on Friday
Another earthquake rattled West Texas, this one a 4.8 magnitude near Midland. The quake happened at 12:33 MT/1:33 CT, on ...
Two earthquakes reported near Ackerly, Texas, northeast of Midland
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Inside the fight over what — and who — is causing earthquakes near Texas oilfields
The common oilfield practice of disposing of the industry’s dirty water in deep underground caverns hit a wall in recent years as regulators, scientists and industry experts reached a consensus — the ...
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake rattles West Texas
ACKERLY, Texas – A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook a wide swath of of West Texas on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological ...
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Large earthquake strikes West Texas, among strongest ever in state
The 5.0 magnitude earthquake is tied for the sixth strongest in state history. Scientists have warned for years that increased fracking in West Texas is causing higher earthquake activity.
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4.8 magnitude earthquake hits West Texas
ACKERLY, Texas - A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit West Texas Friday afternoon, the United States Geological Survey said. The ...
Scientists say fracking is behind frequent earthquakes in West Texas
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake could be felt in El Paso a little after 10 p.m. on Feb. 14. The U.S. Geological Survey reported ...