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BREAKING: Powerful Earthquake in the Permian Shakes San Angelo

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By Yantis Green Yantis Green, Dec 16, 2022
 

MIDLAND – A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck north of Midland Friday evening around 5:30 p.m and was felt all the way to San Angelo and beyond.  

Social media lit up with folks questioning whether anyone else felt the trembler. 

According to the United States Geological Service, the quake hit about 12 miles north of Midland at a depth of 5 kilometers.

5.3 Earthquake Near Midland (Courtesy/USGS)

5.3 Earthquake Near Midland (Courtesy/USGS)

There are no reports of serious damage or injuries at this time. 

We have had witness reports of feeling the tremors in Buffalo Heights, Highland Range, The Bluffs, and even close to downtown San Angelo on W. Beauregard Ave. The San Angelo Police Department's dispatch was flooded with calls. However, police said no damage or injuries were reported. Police put out a Nixle alert asking citizens to avoid calling the emergency line unless it citizens are reporting a real emergency or injury. 

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We felt the earthquake shock the Christmas tree and we felt it sitting on the couch, reeeeeeeeeeeee LOL.

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