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A seismologist notes data on a seismograph. (credit: Getty Images/Nicolas Asfouri/AFP)

Series Of Earthquakes Shake Central Oklahoma

The U.S. Geological Survey says several earthquakes have shaken central Oklahoma. Geophysicists say the temblors were centered northeast of Oklahoma City. The strongest quake had a magnitude of 4.3 and was centered near the town of Luther.

2013/04/16

Fort Worth Bridge Explosion Rattles DFW

It went down with a boom! The Weatherford Street bridge in Fort Worth was blown up Monday night as part of a project to fix roads in the area. But people both near and far were rattled by the late-night demolition.

2013/03/19

North Texas Has Another Minor Earthquake

North Texas has had another minor earthquake. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 2.7 magnitude quake happened at 8:47 a.m. Sunday near Godley.

2013/03/10

Denton School Takes Part In ‘Great American Shakeout’

If things ever start shaking at Immaculate Conception School of Denton the students know what to do. The Federal Emergency Management Agency held the ‘Great American Shakeout’ Thursday. Over 2 million students across the central United States took part.

2013/02/07

“The Great Shakeout” Prepares Texans For Quakes

When you think about severe weather in North Texas, flash floods and tornadoes come to mind. But the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) wants to make sure everyone knows what to do in the event of a major earthquake.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/02/07

Another Minor Quake Shakes East Texas

East Texas had another minor earthquake. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the 4.1 magnitude quake happened at 1:01 a.m. Friday morning near the town of Timpson.

2013/01/25

A Google Map image of the epicenter of Tuesday's 3.0 magnitude earthquake.

Small Earthquake Hits North Texas

A small earthquake hit the mid-cities area of North Texas near DFW International Airport late Tuesday night. See an interactive map of North Texas earthquakes since 1973.

2013/01/22

Small Quake Rattles North Texas

Another minor earthquake rattled parts of North Texas late Monday night. It was centered near Mansfield, but police said that there were no reports of damage or injuries.

2012/11/20

2.7-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Midlothian

A 2.7-magnitude earthquake shook the ground near Midlothian on Tuesday night, just south of the DFW area in Ellis County, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

2012/10/16

Irving Residents Quickly Point Finger At Fracking For Quakes

While the City of Irving received no official reports of damage from a magnitude 3.4 earthquake over the weekend, residents who live around the epicenter have started to notice some minor things out of the ordinary

2012/10/01

More Earthquakes Rattle North Texas

A series of three earthquakes rattled homes and nerves across North Texas over the weekend. The most recent quake hit just after 10:30 p.m. Sunday in Irving.

2012/09/30