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,
4.8 magnitude earthquake rattles near Midland, Texas on Friday
Several areas around Midland reported feeling the earthquake, as did some parts of Southern New Mexico, including Roswell, Carlsbad and Alamogordo. The earthquake 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.
Two earthquakes reported near Ackerly, Texas, northeast of Midland
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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.
4.8-magnitude earthquake recorded in West Texas, USGS says
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake was reported 15 miles southwest of Ackerly in West Texas, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake rattles West Texas
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