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Texas Panhandle Shaken by Rare 5.0 Earthquake | San Antonio News
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake rattled the Texas Panhandle early Thursday, the strongest in the region since 1900—with tremors felt as far as Oklahoma City. No major damage or injuries reported, but scientists are investigating whether old fault lines or oil operations triggered the quake. Though rare, this event joins a handful of quakes above magnitude 4.0 since 1900, and some older records hint at even stronger quakes in the 1920s and 40s. Aftershocks remain possible, but the region is now settling back into calm. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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