The rare magnitude 5.1 earthquake had an epicenter near Ackerly, Texas, roughly 20 miles north of Midland. The USGS “Did you feel it?” map showed multiple reports within the Austin Metro of tremor reports.

One of the strongest earthquakes in Texas history rattled parts of West Texas on Monday evening. The rare magnitude 5.1 earthquake had an epicenter near Ackerly, Texas, roughly 20 miles north of Midland.

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake rocked West Texas Monday night, with tremors felt as far as Austin, DFW. Ties as fifth-strongest quake in state history.