Could fracking have contributed to recent Scurry county earthquakes, including one of largest in Texas history?

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Could fracking have contributed to recent Scurry county earthquakes, including one of largest in Texas history?

SCURRY COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC)- A series of at least 5 earthquakes hit the eastern Scurry County Line on Monday night and into Tuesday morning, the largest of which rated at a magnitude 4.9 by the U.S. Geological survey(USGS). That organization claims minor to major property damage can result at magnitudes of 5.0 and above. While this was one of the most powerful quakes in Texas history, no major damage was reported. Hardin Simmons University …