Rare 5.3 Mag earthquake jolts West Texas

[Astronuc]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/t...itude-earthquake-jolts-west-texas/ar-AA1jBhJ8

M 5.2 - Coalson Draw, Texas​

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/tx2023vxae/executive

• 2023-11-08 10:27:49 (UTC)
• 31.622°N 103.982°W
• 7.4 km depth

There was an unusal set of quakes a while back. I don't know if there is a connection.

 

[gleem]

Might it be related to fracking?

 

[Astronuc]

Might it be related to fracking?

I've read some comments about disposal of used 'fracking' water or solution, which is pumped into underground formations. I have not read any definitive cause though.