Biggest Earthquake in Over 125 Years Hits Texas Panhandle

On July 23, 2026, the strongest earthquake in over 125 years shook the Texas panhandle. The U.S. Geological Survey pinpointed it near the town of Spearman at a shallow depth of 3.5 miles. No one was hurt, but people felt the shaking as far as Oklahoma and Kansas. Scientists are now investigating whether the quake was natural or caused by pumping wastewater underground — a practice tied to oil and gas drilling that can trigger tremors.