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Earthquakes spike by as much as 700 percent in Permian

  • March 30, 2026

Permian Basin Earthquakes Increase as Oil Activity Expands New Mexico scientists studying the Permian Basin and the growing number of earthquakes in the oil and gas region say there has been a significant increase in seismic activity, although most quakes remain small in size. Earthquake Activity Surges Since 2018 The increase in quakes started in …

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