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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake rattles West Texas

todayFebruary 28, 2025

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ACKERLY, Texas – A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook a wide swath of of West Texas on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck around 1:30 p.m. local time about 16 miles southwest of Ackerly and about 27 miles northeast of Midland. Its epicenter was located about 4 miles underground.Shaking was reported across a swath of western Texas and even into eastern New Mexico. The National Weather Service office in San Angelo, Texas – about 100 miles from Ackerly – reported feeling the shaking.There are no initial reports of any damage or injuries and the USGS says a quake of that magnitude would be expected to cause few, if any impacts.  This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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