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Logo of the ANSS. The Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS) is a collaboration of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and regional, state, and academic partners that collects and analyzes data on significant earthquakes to provide near real-time (generally within 10 to 30 minutes [1]) information to emergency responders and officials, the news media, and the public. [2]
The 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck 17 kilometers (10.56 miles) northeast of Hermleigh, Texas, at a depth of 7.7 km, around 10:38 p.m., leading citizens to report tremors from all over West Texas.
Map of seismic hazard in Texas as of 2014, as determined using the peak ground acceleration with 2% probability of exceedance in 50 years. Earthquakes intense enough to be perceptible occur annually in the U.S. state of Texas. Most earthquakes in the state have been small or have produced minimal impacts.
Lists, Maps, and Statistics at United States Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake history of the United States through 1970 at USGS; Earthquake Data and Information at National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) Thomas Fuller; Anjali Singhvi; Mika Gröndahl; Derek Watkins (June 4, 2019). "Buildings Can Be Designed to Withstand Earthquakes.
The USGS received more than 1,400 reports of shaking. People as far away as Fort Worth — 282 miles east — and Austin — 322 miles southeast — reported feeling the earthquake.
Scurry County was rocked Friday morning, July 26, by a reported 5.1-magnitude earthquake, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was initially reported with a 5.0 ...
According to the USGS, "ShakeMaps provide near-real-time maps of ground motion and shaking intensity following significant earthquakes. These maps are used by federal, state, and local organizations, both public and private, for post-earthquake response and recovery, public and scientific information, as well as for preparedness exercises and ...
The quake struck about 23 miles west-southwest of Mentone, Texas, around 4:27 a.m. local time. "You probably were just rudely awakened by an earthquake. USGS is reporting a M5.2 south of Carlsbad ...