KARNES COUNTY, Texas – A 4.5-magnitude earthquake was reported near Falls City, according to the United States Geological Survey. The USGS said the earthquake happened just before 9:30 p.m., approximately 44 miles southeast of San Antonio in Karnes County. The earthquake’s depth was 2.3 miles, the agency said.
The 4.5-magnitude earthquake — quite powerful compared to most that occur in Texas — happened at 9:26 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, the USGS says. It was detected about 12 miles east-northeast from the town of Falls City, which is roughly a 45-mile drive southeast from San Antonio.
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A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was reported in South Texas on Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was centered in far northern Karnes County, about 12 miles east-northeast of Falls City.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed the earthquake happened Wednesday night in Karnes County.
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