Texas is not typically associated with earthquakes, yet over 4,400 have been recorded in the state since 1900, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Most of these earthquakes are minor, but 90 have reached a magnitude of 4 or higher, with the strongest being a magnitude 5.8 quake that struck near Valentine, Presidio County, on August 16, 1931. The USGS has mapped earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 and above, revealing that while seismic activity occurs statewide, clusters are particularly common in West Texas, which is home to many fault zones and is known for fracking. This hydraulic fracturing process, along with mining and dam construction, has been linked to induced seismicity, where human activities trigger earthquakes. Recent trends indicate a sharp rise in earthquake reports, peaking at 1,083 in 2022, although this number has since declined to 625 in 2025. Notably, 85% of all earthquakes in Texas of magnitude 2.5 or greater have occurred since the beginning of 2020.