A 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck West Texas near Ackerly, continuing a trend of increased seismic activity in the region.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 was struck near Midland in West Texas, and was reportely felt in parts of North Texas on Monday.

Earthquakes are no stranger to the United States, with hundreds of them happening every year. But with no major fault line running through West Texas, why are there so many earthquakes in the area? Scientists are pointing toward the advent of hydraulic fracturing and how companies deal with the wastewater.

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake was reported in West Texas on Monday evening, and it was felt 300 miles away in downtown San Antonio.

DALLAS — An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 struck near Ackerly Monday evening, briefly rattling parts of the Dallas-Forth Worth metroplex. 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.

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.