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Texas reported its fifth earthquake in just 48 hours , sparking concerns about what could have caused the spate of quakes.
All five earthquakes have stemmed from the town of Hermleigh in northern Texas , which unleashed a 4.9 magnitude on Tuesday .
Scientists are now speculating that the recent string of earthquakes is largely due to hydraulic fracturing - also known as fracking - which injects wastewater into the earth to release natural gas for energy.
The Railroad Commission (RRC) oversees and regulates Texas ' oil and gas industry.
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