The 5.0 magnitude earthquake is tied for the sixth strongest in state history. Scientists have warned for years that increased fracking in West Texas is causing higher earthquake activity.

A moderately strong, 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck in Texas on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 11:23 p.m. Central time about 33 miles northwest of Toyah,

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck West Texas near Pecos, marking one of the strongest quakes in Texas history.

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake reported northwest of Toyah, Texas, late Friday was felt across West Texas and into New Mexico, the United States Geological Survey showed early Saturday. Three more earthquakes,

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake was detected in western Texas Friday night, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The earthquake happened around 10:23 p.m. MT, nearly 33 miles northwest of Toyah, Texas, about 190 miles from El Paso.