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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Erin Douglas

Another large earthquake shows seismic activity continues to increase in West Texas, experts say

An injection well site just outside of Odessa, on Jan. 31, 2022.
An injection well site just outside of Odessa. Fracking, which has been linked to seismic activity, is common in the area where a 5.2 magnitude struck Wednesday near the Texas-New Mexico border. (Credit: Eli Hartman for The Texas Tribune)

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded in West Texas early Wednesday near the border of Reeves and Culberson counties, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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