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4.8-magnitude earthquake recorded in West Texas, USGS says

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake occurred southwest of Ackerly, Texas, according to the United States Geological Survey.
People from Big Spring to San Angelo felt tremors, with 758 reports reaching the USGS.
Justin Rubinstein, a USGS Research Geophysicist, noted that this earthquake is part of an increase in seismicity in the Permian Basin since 2015.
The seismic activity is largely driven by oil and gas production, particularly due to salt-water disposal methods.

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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. The USGS said the earthquake happened around 1:33 p.m. Friday approximately 40 miles northwest of Midland in Martin County. The earthquake’s depth was 4.2 miles, the agency said. It is unclear if any damage or injuries have been reported. This is a developing story. KSAT will update this story as more information…

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4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes West Texas

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4.8 magnitude earthquake near Ackerly shakes the Big Country

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Did you feel that? Earthquake rocks the Basin

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The United States Geological Survey reported that a 4.8 magnitude earthquake happened southeast of Ackerly, about 27.1 miles northeast of Midland, Friday afternoon. With a depth of about 1.2 miles, people from across the Basin reported feeling the quake around 1:30 p.m.

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A 4.8 magnitude earthquake was reported southwest of Ackerly, Texas Friday, which is northeast of Midland, according to United States Geological Survey.

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