Texas rocked by major earthquake after three in less than 12 hours

In mid-February 2025, Texas experienced a series of significant earthquakes, raising concerns about seismic activity in the region.

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February 14, 2025: At 11:23 p.m. CST, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near the border of Culberson and Reeves counties in West Texas.

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The epicenter was approximately 33 miles northwest of Toyah, Texas, and the quake was felt as far away as El Paso and parts of eastern New Mexico. This event is tied for the sixth strongest in Texas history.

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February 15, 2025: At 7:52 p.m., a magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred near Falls City, southeast of San Antonio.

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This was the fourth quake in that area within four weeks, following events on January 29 (magnitude 4.5), January 31 (magnitude 3.6), and February 5 (magnitude 2.8).

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February 18, 2025: A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded in Culberson County, close to the site of the February 14 quake

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Shortly after the February 14 earthquake, a pipeline explosion occurred in Reeves County. While the timing suggests a possible connection, establishing a direct link between the quake and the explosion is challenging.

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Texas rocked by major earthquake after three in less than 12 hours

In mid-February 2025, Texas experienced a series of significant earthquakes, raising concerns about seismic activity in the region.

February 14, 2025: At 11:23 p.m. CST, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near the border of Culberson and Reeves counties in West Texas.

Sequence of Earthquakes

The epicenter was approximately 33 miles northwest of Toyah, Texas, and the quake was felt as far away as El Paso and parts of eastern New Mexico. This event is tied for the sixth strongest in Texas history.

Sequence of Earthquakes

February 15, 2025: At 7:52 p.m., a magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred near Falls City, southeast of San Antonio.

Sequence of Earthquakes

This was the fourth quake in that area within four weeks, following events on January 29 (magnitude 4.5), January 31 (magnitude 3.6), and February 5 (magnitude 2.8).

Sequence of Earthquakes

February 18, 2025: A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was recorded in Culberson County, close to the site of the February 14 quake

Sequence of Earthquakes

Shortly after the February 14 earthquake, a pipeline explosion occurred in Reeves County. While the timing suggests a possible connection, establishing a direct link between the quake and the explosion is challenging.

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