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Texas Earthquake Shakes Panhandle | Texas News
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake rattled the Texas Panhandle early Thursday — the strongest in the region in a century. While oil and gas operations, especially fracking, are suspected contributors, officials say most companies have quake response plans. But rural counties without earthquake protocols are scrambling. Damage so far is minimal — cracked drywall, fallen pictures — and a nearby dam’s safety is uncertain since the lake is dry. Earthquake activity in Texas has surged over the last six years, with most major quakes occurring since 2020. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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