A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Texas Panhandle early Thursday morning, marking the strongest tremor to hit the region in more than 100 years. The earthquake occurred at 5:21 a.m. local time, with its epicenter located approximately 24 miles southeast of Miami, Texas.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake's epicenter was at a relatively shallow depth of 3.42 miles below the surface. According to the USGS earthquake catalog, this event is the most powerful earthquake recorded in the Texas Panhandle. It is only the fourth earthquake of magnitude 4.0 or greater to occur in the region since 1900.
The seismic activity was felt by residents in Amarillo, Texas, and extended eastward to Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma. As of Thursday morning, there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries resulting from the earthquake.