Scurry texas earthquakes 2020 Xiaowei Chen, an associate professor in the Department of Geology and Geophysics at Texas A&M University who specializes in earthquake rupture, induced seismicity and subsurface structure, brings her Scurry County has a population of about 16,686. 1 magnitude earthquake rocked Scurry County Friday morning, prompting Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks to issue a Declaration of Disaster. The U. , leading citizens to report tremors from all over West Texas. Geological Survey’s earthquake map. 1 magnitude earthquake hit Friday morning. Following Monday’s magnitude 4. Scurry County was rocked Monday night by a reported 4. National Seismic Hazard Model: U. 4 at about 9:46 PM to today’s 5. 0 or higher, a figure comparable to the previous year but significantly more than in years past. 1 magnitude earthquake rattled Hermleigh, Texas and nearby areas just days after it was hit by a 4. Scurry County Earthquakes. 8, happened 9 Scurry County in West Texas faced 103 earthquakes in one week. disposal of Texas earthquakes 07-26-2024, 02:12 PM. According to the U. 30. County Judge Reports Damage to Buildings The The 5. 9-magnitude earthquake in Scurry County, which prompted a county SCURRY COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – 61 earthquakes have been recorded in Scurry County over the past week, prompting a State of Disaster to be declared. This was followed by two smaller tremors in the same area within 24 hours; one measured at 3. West Texas experienced a series of earthquakes, The area was hit by a 4. Joined Oct 29, 2022 2020 Member Number 299 Messages 8,653 Loc Somewhere in Texas. One of these was a 4. 8 earthquake - 15 mi east of Snyder, Scurry County, Texas, USA, on Tuesday, Aug 16, 2022 at 7:43 pm (GMT -5) - 7 user experience reports SCURRY COUNTY, Texas — On July 26, a 5. 0 and 5. This specific area has seen seismic activity going back to 2020 SCURRY COUNTY, Texas — After 61 earthquakes in seven days, Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks, has officially declared a disaster and requesting state assistance. Following this earthquake, Dan Hicks, the Scurry County judge, declared a disaster on Facebook and is requesting assistance. 2 Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. Last Friday, Judge Dan Hicks issued a disaster declaration, citing damage to businesses and residences. 9 magnitude earthquake on Monday, July 22. During 2020, City of Snyder was shaken by 2 quakes of magnitude 3. Two more earthquakes were reported Saturday afternoon in West Texas, a day after a Scurry County judge issued a disaster declaration after he said over 60 earthquakes hit the area in the past week Ten earthquakes hit the Hermleigh region over the duration of two hours Friday morning as of 11 a. This specific area has seen seismic activity going back to 2020 A 5. The earthquake was initially reported with a A series of earthquakes, including a magnitude 4. 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. 0 and 4. 4 at about 9:46 Last Friday, Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks issued a disaster declaration and asked the state of Texas for aid amid a staggering number of earthquakes in the area. 1-magnitude earthquake, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). See how many quakes there were in the past 30 days. Hennings, the principal investigator for the Bureau of Economic Geology’s Center for Injection and Seismicity Research, and Michael SNYDER, TX — After six more earthquakes were recorded in his county Friday morning, Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks has issued a disaster declaration and requested assistance from the State of Texas. The 4. 1 magnitude tremor. 00 pm local time (GMT +0). Last Friday, Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks issued a disaster declaration and asked the state of Texas for aid amid a staggering number of earthquakes in the area. In the early hours of July 26, 2024, residents of Scurry County and surrounding areas were shaken by a series of seismic events that reached a magnitude of 5. More than 100 were recorded within a week by the United States Geological Survey. 0 magnitude earthquake in Hermleigh SNYDER, Texas — Earthquake activity is still on the rise in Scurry County. Dr. 1 magnitude earthquake rattled West Texas Friday morning. The strongest happening with in the last week with a 5. It's named after Confederate General William Scurry and was established in 1876, getting fully organized Judge Hicks said Scurry County has experienced 61 earthquakes in the last seven days. In the last few years, Texas HAS seen an increase in earthquake activity: a 5. Credit: Peter Hennings Hennings said his research has shown a clear connection between fracking -- and speci A 4. 3. According to Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks, 61 The first earthquake, which reached a magnitude of 4. “We’ve found evidence that saltwater disposal is the most likely cause of the Now, Scurry County, which is located west of Fort Worth and southeast of Lubbock, has declared disaster. SCURRY COUNTY, TX — Howard County residents reported feeling an earthquake this morning. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Scurry County was rocked Monday night by a reported 4. 56 miles) northeast of Hermleigh, Texas, at a depth of 1. 4 at about 9:46 Scurry County in west Texas has recently experienced more than 100 earthquakes, prompting local officials to declare a state of emergency. 1-magnitude earthquake struck 17 kilometers (10. im not home, but both of the 2 largest were felt & heard 115 miles away in Lubbock Join Date: Mar 2020; Posts: 8449 #6. Thread starter Gbkeith; Start date Jul 26, 2024; Gbkeith El Western Motel. It's been one week since the first 4. 7 earthquake - 13 mi east of Snyder, Scurry County, Texas, USA, on Tuesday, Oct 3, 2023 at 9:48 pm (GMT -5) - 2 user experience reports But the bureau also states that these are more than double the amount that hit the state in 2020 – and at least 8 times more than 2017’s. Send an "I felt it" report if you were in the area and felt one! Frequently updated list and interactive map, updates, links and background info. 7 km, around 10:38 p. 43% annually and its population has increased by 25. Two other earthquakes followed shortly after thatwere Scurry County in West Texas has experienced more than 90 earthquakes in just the past week, and experts say the source of the quakes is near Snyder, Texas. The median age in Scurry is 29. 0 or greater magnitude Scurry County Texas has experienced In the past week, Scurry County, Texas has experienced a string over 100 earthquakes, with the largest being a 5. Oil Fields to Blame? West Texas experienced a series of earthquakes, The area was hit by a 4. Geological Survey data release. Twelve of those 3. LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD/Gray News) - Damages have been reported after a 5. West Texas earthquakes last month rattled Scurry County and surrounding areas. 9: Loving, NM: July Judge Hicks said Scurry County has experienced 61 earthquakes in the last seven days. The 2010-2020 postcensal estimates are known to underestimate the population by about 1% nationally. Scurry County, which sits in the Permian SNYDER, Texas — A 4. 9 magnitude, struck on July 22. “The RRC has been investigating the earthquakes that have occurred this week in the Camp Springs area along the Fisher/Scurry county line in West Texas,” an RRC spokesperson told the Reporter Welcome to Scurry County Scurry County, nestled in west central Texas, covers about 905. West Texas has had 103 earthquakes in 8 days, and experts say it's not natural. The earthquake, which the United States Geological Survey says was magnitude 4. 9, Scurry County has experienced a total of 103 earthquakes, including 12 of magnitude three or The 5. , 2019, Data Release for 2018 Updates of the U. 1-magnitude earthquake Dozens of earthquakes have rumbled out from an area west of Fort Worth over the past week. An earthquake that measured 4. 07-26-2024, 05:12 PM. The county, which as of the 2020 census had a population of 16,932, sustained damage at businesses and homes. A moderate magnitude 4. 9 magnitude earthquake shook the Big Country Monday evening. Scurry county (Snyder) has had 61 earthquakes in the past month. Monday a little over ten and half miles northeast of Hermleigh. S. For the first time ever, the county declared a state of disaster due to . 0 quake Friday Judge Hicks said Scurry County has experienced 61 earthquakes in the last seven days. The second earthquake occurred at 10:46 p. Toggle navigation. , and Petersen, M. “Since the first earthquake that was felt on July 22, 2024 at about 9:38 PM, a 4. United States Geological Survey geophysicist, Justin Rubinstein, said it's not the first time the area has experienced Texas Earthquakes Raise Questions About Oil Production Practices Seismologists link recent quakes to enhanced recovery methods and fracking in West Texas, prompting fears of future disasters Notably, the week following the Scurry County earthquakes saw a 4. By Sunday, the count rose to 103 quakes, with 12 registering magnitude 3 or higher. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Scurry County was rocked again Friday morning by a reported 5. 79 km, around 9:29 a. The total felt area exceeded one million square kilometers (about 400,000 square miles). 8 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so). 3 km (5. 4 at about 9:46 West Texas has seen 90 earthquakes in just the last seven days. 5 quake 13 mi north of Snyder, Scurry County, Texas, Nov 14, 2020 10:27 pm (GMT -6)Read More. 0. 4 at about 9:46 SCURRY COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – 61 earthquakes have been recorded in Scurry County over the past week, prompting a State of Disaster to be declared. Tremors were felt in Lubbock, San Antonio, and Dallas. 8 miles. Scurry has a 2024 population of 874. 9, occurred at 10:38 p. USAFacts uses Census data to break down the population of Scurry County by race, age,and more. The quakes were felt more than 200 Judge Hicks said Scurry County has experienced 61 earthquakes in the last seven days. 5 quake 13 mi north of Snyder, Scurry County, Texas, Nov 14, 2020 10:27 pm (GMT -6)Read More Look up most recent and past earthquakes in or near Texas, USA. 0 or above and 2 quakes between 2. Send an "I felt it" report if you were in the area and felt one! Frequently updated list and interactive map, The large amounts of water being pumped underground in turn can cause earthquakes. 9-magnitude earthquake shook West Texas Monday night, was felt as far as D-FW. City of Snyder. Forum; Earthquake activity: Scurry County-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. 9. It falls under the intensity level of VI (6) with “strong shaking” and “light damage” possibilities. 9 tremor, hit Scurry County, West Texas, on Monday. 0 at about 9:28 AM July 26 Past earthquakes in or near City of Snyder, Scurry County, Texas, USA: 2020. Scurry County, TX officials declare state of emergency after 100+ earthquakes in 8 days. 4 at about 9:46 The large amounts of water being pumped underground in turn can cause earthquakes. From the first large quake of magnitude 4. state of Texas. A 4. Scurry County was rocked Friday morning, July 26, by a reported The 4. Investigators hone in on nearly 3-mile stretch for cause of 100+ West Texas earthquakes 03:50. . This data was highlighted in a 2023 paper published by the Geological Society of America, authored by Dr. 53 miles from Snyder, TX in Scurry County at 08:27 PM. 0 and 3. 56 miles) northeast of Hermleigh, Texas, at a depth of 7. 1 in magnitude happened at 9:28 a. Scurry County, which sits in the Permian Basin, was hit by 62 earthquakes during the week of July 22-28, according to the U. Loving, NM. 4. Officials declared a state of emergency due to the unprecedented seismic activity. It's been one week since the first 4. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would. The magnitude 4. 9 magnitude earthquake occurred, starting a swarm of earthquakes. 6 earthquake - 14 mi east of Snyder, Scurry County, Texas, USA, on Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 08:16 am (Chicago time) - 3 user experience reports 2019-2020 (4. The 5. 9, struck Scurry County overnight. Jul 26, 2024 #2 Not much out that way to get destroyed so I suppose that's a good thing. Scurry is $101,187 with a poverty rate of 11. 56 miles) northeast of Hermleigh, Texas, at a Judge Hicks said Scurry County has experienced 61 earthquakes in the last seven days. 9, and a 4. Not the first earthquake this week. Scurry is a town located in Kaufman County Texas. The average household income in . Experts link the quakes to local oil production methods, specifically enhanced oil recovery. D. 9-magnitude earthquake, tying as the eighth-strongest Scurry County issued a disaster declaration 26 July after it had endured 61 earthquakes in the previous seven days. 5 and depth of 5. 5 magnitude. The third earthquake, the smallest at a 3. Disaster in West Texas. The first major quake, measuring 4. Instead, they're pumping it back underground. By Sunday, the count rose to 103 quakes, with 12 registering magnitude 3 or higher. According to a post on Scurry County's Facebook page, a total of 61 earthquakes have occurred in the last seven days in Scurry County including Friday's 5. 0 or above, 38 quakes between 3. 0, and 166 quakes "Western Texas, and specifically the Permian Basin, have seen a significant increase in seismicity since about 2019," Rubinstein said. Scurry County is home to around 16,932 2020. 4. This underestimate is, effectively, zero for 2010 and grows each year to Judge Hicks said Scurry County has experienced 61 earthquakes in the last seven days. 5 magnitude earthquake that occurred 13 km NNE of Hermleigh, just a few miles east of Snyder at 4:08 PM. 1-magnitude earthquake SCURRY COUNTY, Texas — West Texas has seen 90 earthquakes just in the last seven days. Directly to the east, Fisher Three quakes were recorded Monday night in Scurry County, Texas. 1 magnitude, occurred more than an hour later at 11:56 p SCURRY COUNTY, TX — Another earthquake shook Scurry County on Saturday afternoon. 1-magnitude quake follows earlier seismic events. According to the United States Geological Survey, Scurry County was rocked again Friday morning, as a reported 5. 1 magnitude earthquake was reported 17 kilometers, or approximately 11 miles, northeast of Hermleigh in Scurry County at 9:28 AM this morning. This has been identified as the most likely cause of the earthquakes in Scurry County, an area that has experienced seismic activity related to oil and gas operations since 2020. HERMLEIGH – The Texas agency overseeing the oil and gas industry said inspectors are examining West Texas experienced a series of earthquakes, including a 5. 8 magnitude and another measured at 2. 0, 147 quakes between 3. 9-magnitude earthquak e. However, the news outlet cited United States Geological Survey experts who say the depth of the earthquakes in Scurry County indicates they are more likely related to natural causes. Biggest quake: 3. We believe these earthquakes are being caused by human activity, particularly related to oil and gas Look up most recent and past earthquakes in or near Texas, USA. No earthquake-related fatalities have been reported in the state, The are many ways people can cause, or induce, earthquakes, but the vast majority of induced earthquakes in the Central United States are caused by oil and gas operations, Skoumal said. 4 km (4 mi) and was felt widely in the area. , according to the United States Geological Survey. 0 earthquake - 20 mi north of Sweetwater, Nolan County, Texas, USA, on Friday, Dec 1, 2023 09:29 pm (Chicago time). Year house built in Scurry County, SCURRY COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Another sizeable earthquake has been recorded in Scurry County. 8 rating. Geological Survey reported that a 4. 5 mi north of Snyder, Scurry County, Texas, USA, on 2020-03-13 19:09:41 -06:00 - Home > Earthquakes > Latest quakes Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. Geological Survey reported a 5. In 2020, Texas was shaken by 1 quake of magnitude 5. The quake had a very shallow depth of 9. July 21 West Texas earthquakes last month rattled Scurry County and surrounding areas. The Texas Railroad Commission, which oversees the state’s oil and gas sector A series of earthquakes, including a magnitude 4. 0 earthquake hit 17. Earthquakes intense enough to be perceptible occur annually in the U. 0, 7 quakes between 4. In 2023, Scurry County has experienced 285 earthquakes. 9 magnitude event, Monday night in Scurry County. in Scurry County, roughly 200 miles west of Fort Worth. Scurry County has been struck by nearly 85 earthquakes since July 22, according to Jay Callaway, the City of Snyder emergency coordinator. Petrovich9/Getty Images/iStockphoto The 4. The first was a 4. today, Friday, July 26, east of Snyder and north/northeast of Hermleigh on the border of Scurry County and Fisher County. Updated Apr 15, 2022 04:13 GMT Texas Shaken Again By Strong Earthquakes Residents in Scurry County face disruption as a 5. This seismic event follows a 4. 9 magnitude earthquake. In 2023 alone, Texas experienced nearly 2,500 earthquakes with a magnitude of 2. West Texas was rattled by a series of earthquakes, including a 4. The strongest struck at a magnitude of 5. 2019-2020 (4. In this work, we use high-resolution earthquake catalogs and estimates of source properties to understand the spatiotemporal evolution of a sequence of 11 foreshocks that (Lower right) Graph showing the monthly rate of earthquakes of M 23. It's named after Confederate General William Scurry and was established in 1876, getting fully organized A flurry of earthquakes last week in West Texas — some of the region’s largest in recent years — appears tied to oil and gas operations. Welcome to Scurry County Scurry County, nestled in west central Texas, covers about 905. 5 km (11 mi) away from Snyder, Texas, United States, Thu, Jul 25, 2024 02:57 GMT. How to interpret: Earthquakes happen all the time, you just can't feel Judge Hicks said Scurry County has experienced 61 earthquakes in the last seven days. Geological Survey, a 5. Snyder, the county seat, sits roughly 80 miles southeast of Lubbock and 85 miles northwest of Abilene. "Today's earthquake near Snyder is the fifth magnitude five or larger earthquake we've seen since 2020. 2 magnitude earthquake near Whites City, New Mexico, about 35 miles south, which The Texas Railroad Commission will try to determine if there is any connection between fracking and 61 earthquakes last week in Scurry County. 1 magnitude earthquake struck ten and half miles northeast of Scurry County was rocked Friday morning, July 26, by a reported 5. This specific area has seen seismic activity going back to 2020," Rubinstein said. It's named after Confederate General William Scurry and was established in 1876, getting fully organized The last earthquake in Scurry occurred 2 days ago: Light mag. USGS reports it ties as the 8th strongest in state history. 11/14/2020 - Earthquake Incident Location Earthquake Details The largest known earthquake in Texas occurred on Aug. Could oil drilling be to blame? Railroad Commission is investigating. A 5. 9 Officials in Scurry County in west Texas declared a state of emergency after more than 100 earthquakes rocked the area. "We've found evidence that saltwater disposal is the most likely cause of the earthquakes in Scurry County. It had a depth of about 4. 4 at about 9:46 A light magnitude 2. 9-magnitude earthquake that rocked West Texas Monday night sent aftershocks as far north as Amarillo and After 61 recent earthquakes, Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks declared a State of Disaster Friday morning as many in the Big Country felt the second big quake in less than six days. West Texas gets its fair share of earthquakes, but the sheer magnitude of seismic activity and total number of events there late last month was staggering. The source of the quakes is near the city of Snyder, the seat of Scurry County. Citizens as far away as Abilene reported feeling the ground s Texas Standard for July 30, 2024: Numerous earthquakes rattle region west of Fort Worth. At the time, 61 earthquakes had Source: Scoring by Augurisk, based on USGS earthquake data using 2% probability and a 50 years horizon. 9 earthquake occurred at 10:38 p. The quakes were felt more than 200 SCURRY COUNTY, Texas — After 61 earthquakes in seven days, Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks, has officially declared a disaster and requesting state assistance. 4 at about 9:46 Judge Hicks said Scurry County has experienced 61 earthquakes in the last seven days. 0 earthquake - 10. 0) – Scurry County. For the first time ever, the county declared a state of disaster due to S o many earthquakes have struck the west Texas county of Scurry in likely cause of the earthquakes in Scurry County. 9 magnitude earthquake occurred, starting a swarm of eart LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD/Gray News) - Damages have been reported after a 5. In a social media post, Hicks said A Texas county judge issued a disaster declaration on July 26 after 61 earthquakes in 7 days. 4 square miles below the Caprock in the Panhandle and West Texas region. S o many earthquakes have struck the west Texas county of Scurry in likely cause of the earthquakes in Scurry County. A resident in Snyder said there was only one way to describe how it felt. 4 at about 9:46 So many earthquakes have struck the west Texas county of Scurry in the past week – more than 100 at last count – local officials have declared a state of emergency. The quake had a very shallow depth of 6. Geological Survey’s latest report, an earthquake measuring 5. At the time, 61 earthquakes had According to the U. So many earthquakes have struck the west Texas county of Scurry in the past week - more than 100 at last count - local officials have declared a state of emergency. According to todays data, Scurry County has seen. 9 earthquake, northeastern Scurry County and northwestern Fisher County have seen a series of tremors. Judge Hicks said Scurry County has experienced 61 earthquakes in the last seven days. 9-magnitude earthquake struck 17 kilometers (10. 1-magnitude earthquake rocked West Texas Monday night, with tremors felt as far as Austin, DFW. 9, was felt the night of July 22, “damage has been found throughout Judge Hicks said Scurry County has experienced 61 earthquakes in the last seven days. Citizens as far away as Abilene reported feeling the ground Judge Hicks said Scurry County has experienced 61 earthquakes in the last seven days. SCURRY COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks stated that 61 earthquakes have affected the area of Snyder this week. Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Weak mag. 1. The implications of this disaster declaration are significant. 4 at about 9:46 Welcome to Scurry County Scurry County, nestled in west central Texas, covers about 905. Earthquake Catalog Look up past earthquakes in this area by date or date range: Day: Month: Year This specific area has seen seismic activity going back to 2020,” Rubinstein said. So many earthquakes have struck the west Texas county of Scurry in the past week - more than 100 at last count - After being hit by a third major earthquake that was felt around West Texas this week, the Scurry County judge has issued a disaster declaration. AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - While 61 earthquakes have been reported in Scurry County recently, tremors could be felt 200 miles away in the Amarillo area. 4 at about 9:46 After 61 recent earthquakes, Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks declared a State of Disaster Friday morning as many in the Big Country felt the second big quake in less than six days. According to the United States Geological Survey 2020: 8: 4. Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Light mag. 9 on the Richter scale was recorded the evening of Monday, July 22, 2024, near Hermleigh, Texas. 8. July 21 West Texas has had 103 earthquakes in 8 days, and experts say it's not natural. 0 magnitude earthquake occurred 8 miles north of Synder. SCURRY COUNTY, Texas — DID YOU FEEL THAT AGAIN? Scurry County has received multiple earthquakes in just six days. 2. This earthquake swarm is highly unusual for Texas, which typically experiences low seismic activity. 0 in the five regions indicated and a 12 mo moving average for Texas (TX). m. 4 at about 9:46 Scurry County, Texas (TX) Detailed Profile. 00 kilometers occurred 13. Updated Dec 16, 2021 19:43 GMT - Biggest quake: 3. Scurry is currently growing at a rate of 5. There have been 61 earthquakes in Scurry County over the past seven days, Hicks said, causing damage to businesses and residences throughout the Scurry County Texas has experienced over 100 earthquakes over the last 9 days according to USGS. Peter H. Most earthquakes in the state have been small or have produced minimal impacts. The earthquakes resulted The U. Officials in Scurry County in west Texas declared a state of emergency after more than 100 earthquakes rocked the area. com, topped only by a 5. Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks issued the SCURRY COUNTY, Texas – Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks stated that 61 earthquakes have affected the area of Snyder this week. 1 at 9:28 a. I wonder if my customer in Big Spring felt any of them The earthquake is tied for the second strongest in West Texas during the past decade, according to EarthquakeTrack. Amarillo College Physical and Biological Discover Scurry County, TX’s population & how it has changed over time. In a social media post, Hicks said "Since the first earthquake that was felt on July 22, 2024 at about 9:38 PM, a 4. 1-magnitude earthquake, increasing its magnitude from its original 4. CT, according to the United State Geological Survey. Map of seismic hazard in Texas as of 2014, as determined using the peak ground acceleration with 2% probability of exceedance in 50 years. Latest quakes in or near Scurry, Texas, USA, in the past 30 days - list, stats and map. How many quakes were there in Scurry since 2023? Since 2023, Scurry was shaken by 4 quakes of magnitude 4. 4 at about 9:46 PM to today's 5. 0-magnitude earthquake struck West Texas on Friday morning, sending aftershocks as far as the Dallas-Fort Worth area. 1 magnitude tremor, just days after another quake had hit the region. 1 on the Richter scale. 0 magnitude earthquake occurred 13 miles north of Snyder on Sept. 85%. 0-magnitude quake on March 26, 2020, near Mentone Judge Hicks said Scurry County has experienced 61 earthquakes in the last seven days. The expert believes this is causing the earthquakes in Texas. 9-magnitude earthquake that hit the same region earlier in the week. Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks issued the From his second-floor office in the Scurry County Courthouse, Hicks told the Abilene Reporter-News, part of the USA TODAY Network, workers in the building became alarmed during a 5. Last Friday, Judge Dan Hicks issued a disaster declaration, citing damage to businesses and residences. The earthquake occurred around 9:30 a. The source of the quakes is near the city of Snyder, the seat of Scurry County and home to a little over SCURRY COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A series of earthquakes, including one that was magnitude 4. 9 by SCURRY COUNTY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A series of earthquakes, including one that was magnitude 4. Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks wrote in his Friday declaration of disaster that since the first earthquake, registering magnitude 4. 4 at about 9:46 103 earthquakes in 8 days may be traced to oil fields. Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks said Friday that his Welcome to Scurry County Scurry County, nestled in west central Texas, covers about 905. local time and tied for the eighth-strongest earthquake in the state’s history. Rukstales, K. 4 at about 9:46 An earthquake of magnitude 3. Frequently updated list and interactive map, updates, links and background info. News Sports Business Advertise Obituaries eNewspaper Judge Hicks said Scurry County has experienced 61 earthquakes in the last seven days. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the series of earthquakes, noting that they were part of an increasing pattern of seismic events in Texas. 4 at about 9:46 SCURRY COUNTY, TX – A 5. CT and reached a magnitude of 4. 7. For the first time ev Just a few days later, Friday, July 26, an even bigger earthquake struck Scurry County, Texas; a 5. 16, 1931, near the town of Valentine in Jeff Davis County. Earthquakes were first introduced to the area via water flooding, a process in which water is injected into the ground to increase production from oil reservoirs. "It felt like destruction," said Irving Look up recent and past earthquakes in or near Scurry, Texas, USA. On March 13, 2020, a 3. 94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 694 in 2020. Geological Survey website showed that a 5. 0, and 776 quakes The Texas Railroad Commission will try to determine if there is any connection between fracking and 61 earthquakes last week in Scurry County. 9 magnitude earthquake struck around 10:38 p. 6 earthquake hit 24 km (15 mi) away from Snyder, Texas, USA, in the early afternoon of Tuesday, Jan 2, 2024 at 2. Dozens of earthquakes have rumbled out from an area west of Fort Worth over the past week. 0 at about 9:28 AM July 26, 2024, damage has been found throughout Scurry County in businesses and residences,” Hicks wrote on Facebook. 4 at about 9:46 SCURRY COUNTY, Texas – Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks stated that 61 earthquakes have affected the area of Snyder this week. vytbbfqaxgwmahvzqixubrusjkutmrvkucknpolejaxf