At 1:33 p.m., a 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit southwest of Ackerly. USGS said it was 4.2 miles in depth. A second earthquake with a magnitude of 2.6 was located south, southeast of Ackerly. This occurred at 3:47 p.m. and was 2.6 miles in depth, USGS reports.

Two earthquakes occurred in Ackerly, Texas Friday, northeast of Midland, according to United States Geological Survey (USGS). At 1:33 p.m., a 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit southwest of Ackerly. USGS said it was 4.

The 2.9 magnitude quake happened about 40 miles southeast of central San Antonio, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Four earthquakes have hit Texas in a span of 12 hours this week. The United States has been hit by several notable earthquakes over the past couple of months. Northern California was hit by a major earthquake in late 2024.

Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. A light, 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck in Texas on Friday,

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ackerly, Texas Friday afternoon. A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ackerly, Texas. The earthquake happened just after 1:30 p.m. Friday. The U.S. Geological Survey's "Did You Feel It?

Martin County was rocked Friday afternoon by a 4.8 earthquake, which were felt in New Mexico and across West Texas. Here's what we know.