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Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Rocks Texas Panhandle
The shallow quake had a depth of 5.5 kilometers and was felt in western Oklahoma, including Elk City and Woodward, officials said.
- On Thursday, July 23, 2026, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Texas Panhandle near Miami, Texas at 4:21 a.m. MT, according to the United States Geological Survey. Tremors were felt as far as Amarillo.
- Located in Roberts County along U.S. Highway 60, the quake had a depth of 5.5 km . KOCO 5 Meteorologist Mikayla Smith reported the shallow event reached residents in western Oklahoma.
- According to the USGS, earthquakes occur when tectonic plates shift and create stress that forms "faults." Friction between fault lines releases energy as seismic waves when stress becomes too great.
- While earthquakes may seem more frequent, the USGS reports the overall rate remains stable over time. Any perceived increase stems from improved detection technology rather than a rise in actual global activity.
- Risks are growing due to increased construction in high-hazard areas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency warns. During a quake, experts advise residents to drop, cover, and hold on until shaking stops.
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Texas Panhandle shaken by strongest earthquake to hit the region
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune July 23, 2026 LUBBOCK — A 5.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the Texas Panhandle early Thursday morning, one of the strongest recorded in Texas. Effects from the earthquake were felt throughout the rural region and as far as southern Oklahoma and New Mexico. According to the U.S. Geological Survey,…
An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 hit the Texas Panhandle region, being the strongest earthquake recorded here in the last 120 years. The teluric movement has been felt in several states.
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