A 5.0 magnitude earthquake was detected in western Texas Friday night, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The 5.0 magnitude earthquake is tied for the sixth strongest in state history. Scientists have warned for years that increased fracking in West Texas is causing higher earthquake activity.

A moderately strong, 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck in Texas on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 11:23 p.m. Central time about 33 miles northwest of Toyah,

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck West Texas near Pecos, marking one of the strongest quakes in Texas history.

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake reported northwest of Toyah, Texas, late Friday was felt across West Texas and into New Mexico, the United States Geological Survey showed early Saturday. Three more earthquakes,

The earthquake happened around 10:23 p.m. MT, nearly 33 miles northwest of Toyah, Texas, about 190 miles from El Paso.