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The Railroad Commission of Texas is investigating the 5.1-magnitude earthquake that rattled much of West Texas Monday night.

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake rattled West Texas Monday; the quake’s epicenter was registered about 21.1 miles west southwest of ...

The largest earthquake in Texas occurred near Valentine in August 1931 and measured at 5.8 magnitude. Texas has been seeing more earthquakes in recent years. Some experts attribute this to ...

More From Newsweek Vault: What Is an Emergency Fund? Texas was hit by a 5.1 earthquake on Monday evening. Pictured: Residents gather outside homes that were structurally damaged by a 4.8 magnitude ...

United States Geological Survey reported a 5.1 Magnitude earthquake in West Texas near Midland Monday night which was felt ...

Monday's earthquake comes less than two months after a series of 108 earthquakes shook West Texas over a period of eight days. One of these was a 4.9-magnitude earthquake in Scurry County ...

TEXAS - One of the largest earthquakes on record in the state of Texas rocked parts of West Texas on Monday night. The powerful 5.1 magnitude quake was even felt here in Central Texas.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake hit the small community about one hour north of Midland, Texas, around 7:45 p.m. Residents in Midland, Lubbock, San Antonio and Dallas ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In the wake of a magnitude 5.1 earthquake rattling near Midland Monday evening, Texas geology experts are giving further insight into some of the causes behind these quakes.

One of the strongest earthquakes in Texas history struck the state Monday at 7:49 p.m. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, it was a magnitude 5.1 earthquake centered in northern Martin County ...