Damage From the West Texas Earthquake The region where the quake struck has a lower population than other parts of the state. Therefore, no injuries nor major damages were reported, per the USGS.

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks has declared a disaster and is requesting assistance from the state after one of the strongest earthquakes in Texas history caused damage across ...

Light earthquakes—with a magnitude of 2.5 to 5.4—are often felt, but rarely cause damage, while 5.5 to 6 magnitude quakes are considered moderate and may result in slight damage to buildings.

The vast majority of Texas earthquakes do not do any damage, but whenever the magnitude approaches or exceeds 5.0, minor damage is possible, such as cracks in a home’s ceiling, walls or foundation.

Three earthquakes that struck west Texas on Monday – including a magnitude 4.9 temblor – are all linked to local oil production. Three quakes were recorded Monday night in Scurry County, Texas .

More than 100 earthquakes were reported in a two-county area in West Texas during the week of July 22-28. Of those earthquakes, 27 had a magnitude of 2.5 or greater.

A 4.9-magnitude earthquake shook West Texas Monday night, was felt as far as D-FW. USGS reports it ties as the 8th strongest in state history. See map.

Friday's earthquake, which happened about 10 miles northeast of Hermleigh in West Texas, initially registered as a 4.8-magnitude before being upgraded to 5.1.

3 earthquakes, including a 4.9, rattle Texas late Monday night The three earthquakes all happened in the same area about 11 miles northeast of Hermleigh, a town of around 500 people in Scurry County.

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Toyah, Texas, a sparsely populated town 190 miles east from El Paso, on Friday, February 14, 2025 (Figure 1). The quake was felt all the way to Albuquerque ...

Damage From the West Texas Earthquake. The region where the quake struck has a lower population than other parts of the state. Therefore, no injuries nor major damages were reported, per the USGS.