West Texas Earthquake Damages Historical Building Hundreds of Miles Away

West Texas Earthquake Damages Historical Building Hundreds of Miles Away
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Jana J. Pruet
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A strong earthquake rattled West Texas, causing damage to buildings hundreds of miles away in San Antonio.

The 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the border of Culberson County at 3:34 p.m. local time on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake’s epicenter hit about 23 miles south of Mentone in the Delaware Basin.
Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
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