Did you feel it? 5.1 earthquake rattles West Texas

WEST TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ)- According to the USGS, a series of earthquakes have shaken West Texas over the past week, including one from Friday morning that is now reported to be one of the top ten strongest earthquakes in Texas history.

The earthquake was reported to have occurred around 9:28 a.m. on Friday, July 26 in Hermleigh Texas near Synder. The USGS (United States Geological Survey) previously reported a 4.9 magnitude earthquake, but recently updated it to a 5.1 magnitude. 

The 5.1 magnitude now marks one of the strongest earthquakes reported in Texas history. Listed below from Earthquake Track in Texas, are the top strongest reported earthquakes that have occurred in the state- including the one from Friday morning.

• Fort Davis, Texas, United States with 6.5 magnitude, 10 km depth (08/16/1931)
• Alpine, Texas, United States with 5.7 magnitude, 17 km depth (04/13/1995)
• Mentone, Texas, United States with 5.4 magnitude, 6 km depth (11/16/2022)
• Midland, Texas, United States with 5.4 magnitude, 8 km depth (12/16/2022)
• Mentone, Texas, United States with 5.2 magnitude, 7 km depth (11/08/2023)
• Fairview, Oklahoma, United States with  5.1 magnitude, 8 km depth (02/13/2016)
• Snyder, Texas, ...