WebNov 17, 2024 · Updated: Nov 18, 2024 / 06:56 AM CST AUSTIN (KXAN) — Wednesday’s earthquake in West Texas is the third-strongest ever recorded in the state, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey.... WebDec 17, 2024 · This is at least the second earthquake of a 5.0 magnitude or larger in West Texas in the last month, with the USGS confirming a 5.3 magnitude earthquake Nov. 16 …
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WebWithin the past century there have been more than 100 earthquakes large enough to be felt; their epicenters occur in more than 40 of Texas's 254 counties. Five of these earthquakes have had magnitudes between 5 and 6, making them large enough to be felt over a wide area and produce significant damage near their epicenters. WebMay 22, 2024 · There have been 4 earthquakes in west Texas in the last 24 hours. The first hit just before 9am Friday morning near New Mexico. The last one hit just before midnight near Odessa. That was the ... glow in the dark paint for kids
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WebNov 16, 2024 · One of the strongest earthquakes in Texas history was felt hundreds of miles away from the epicenter, including in San Antonio. The 5.3 magnitude quake struck near the West Texas town of... WebNov 16, 2024 · The largest earthquake ever recorded in Texas occurred in the Big Bend area, near Valentine, where a 5.8-magnitude quake was recorded in 1931. Copyright NBC 5 News and The Associated Press. WebJan 20, 2024 · Nearly 2,000 earthquakes hit West Texas in 2024, a record high. According to the TexNet, the University of Texas’ earthquake catalog, 17 of those were magnitude 4 or higher. Earthquakes have ... glow in the dark paint for gun sights