Fracking Possible Cause Of Quake Activity In North Texas

Nine earthquakes ranging in magnitude from 1.6 to 3.6 rattled North Texas over a period of less than 24 hours late Tuesday and early Wednesday. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the temblors in the Dallas suburb of Irving. No major damage or injuries were reported. The first earthquake, a magnitude 2.3, hit around 7:37 a.m. local time Tuesday and was centered near the former site of Texas Stadium, once home of the Dallas Cowboys. KDFW viewers reported feeling a stronger, magnitude 3.5 earthquake at around 3:10 p.m. that was felt in Irving, Dallas, Mesquite, Arlington and Coppell.