West Texans report feeling tremors after 4.9 earthquake hits Scurry County Monday night
West Texas was rattled by a series of earthquakes, including a 4.9 magnitude event, Monday night in Scurry County.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Scurry County was rocked Monday night by a reported 4.9-magnitude earthquake.
The 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck 17 kilometers (10.56 miles) northeast of Hermleigh, Texas, at a depth of 7.7 km, around 10:38 p.m., leading citizens to report tremors from all over West Texas. Two other earthquakes followed shortly after around the same area, including a 4.4 magnitude earthquake about 10:46 p.m. and a 3.1 magnitude earthquake at 11:56 p.m.
Most of the reports emanated from the larger communities in the region, according to the USGS, including Lubbock, Midland, Big Spring, San Angelo and Abilene.
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As of Monday night, there were no reports of damage or injuries associated with the earthquake.
West Texas is not unfamiliar with moderate earthquakes, although most produce little to no confirmed damage. A 4.4 magnitude event was reported April 10 in Martin County, about 13 miles north of Stanton.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Earthquake confirmed near Snyder, felt across West Texas