5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes West Texas, Felt Across the State

The quake, centered near Midland, is one of the strongest in Texas history, with no reported injuries or significant damage.

The earthquake struck at 7:49 p.m. on Monday, 21 miles west-southwest of Ackerly, Texas.
Tremors were felt as far away as Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth, with over 1,800 reports of shaking.
This quake is tied for the fifth-strongest in Texas history, alongside recent quakes in Snyder and Lamesa.
The USGS has forecasted a low probability of fatalities or economic losses from this event.
Experts suggest that recent seismic activity in the region may be linked to oil and gas extraction practices.