Midland County, TX – A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck west of Ackerly, Texas, on Tuesday, September 23, according to the Texas Seismological Network (TexNet).
The quake occurred at 12:42 p.m. CDT (17:42 UTC) about 33 kilometers west-southwest of Ackerly, near the Midland County area, at a depth of 8.1 kilometers.
According to TexNet data, no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage have been filed. The U.S. Geological Survey’s citizen science page also showed no felt reports submitted as of Tuesday afternoon. While a 3.0 magnitude quake is considered minor, residents in the Midland-Odessa region may have experienced light shaking.
Earthquakes in West Texas have become more frequent in recent years, with seismologists monitoring potential links to oilfield activity and natural seismic shifts. The region has experienced multiple low-to-moderate quakes within a 250-kilometer radius over the past three weeks.
Officials advise residents who may have felt the tremor to submit a report through the USGS “Did You Feel It?” system, which helps scientists track the reach and intensity of seismic events.
At this time, no disruptions to utilities or travel have been reported in Midland, Glasscock, or surrounding counties.
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