4.8 magnitude earthquake rattles near Midland, Texas

Earthquake recorded near Midland, Texas at magnitude 4.8, USGS says
An earthquake shook parts of West Texas Friday afternoon with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was recorded about 15 miles southwest of Ackerly, which is roughly 60 miles northwest of Midland and 320 miles west of Dallas.
Map: 4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Texas
A light, 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck in Texas on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 1:33 p.m. Central time about 16 miles southwest of Ackerly, Tex., data from the agency shows. U.S.G.S. data earlier reported that the magnitude was 4.7.
4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes West Texas near Midland
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck West Texas on Friday, February 28, according to the United States Geological Service.
Two earthquakes reported near Ackerly, Texas, northeast of Midland
Two earthquakes occurred in Ackerly, Texas Friday, northeast of Midland, according to United States Geological Survey (USGS). At 1:33 p.m., a 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit southwest of Ackerly. USGS said it was 4.
4.8 magnitude earthquake reported in West Texas
On Friday afternoon, tremors from the earthquake were felt across West Texas. Its epicenter was reportedly near Ackerly.
4.8 magnitude earthquake rattles near Midland, Texas on Friday
Another earthquake rattled West Texas, this one a 4.8 magnitude near Midland. The quake happened at 12:33 MT/1:33 CT, on Friday, Feb. 28, about 16 miles southwest of Ackerly, Texas, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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A 4.9 magnitude earthquake could be felt in El Paso a little after 10 p.m. on Feb. 14. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake struck about 30 miles northwest of Toyah, Texas in Reeves County where three smaller aftershocks also occurred within minutes of the first.
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Another small earthquake recorded in South Texas
The 2.9 magnitude quake happened about 40 miles southeast of central San Antonio, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Did you feel it? 4.8 magnitude earthquake reported in West Texas
ACKERLY, Texas — A 4.8 magnitude earthquake was reported southwest of Ackerly, Texas Friday, which is northeast of Midland, according to United States Geological Survey (USGS). At 1:33 p.m., the 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit Ackerly. USGS said it was 4.2 miles in depth.
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