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3.7-magnitude earthquake reported near Pleasanton on Thursday

Earthquake happened about 11 miles east of Pleasanton

A 3.7-magnitude earthquake was reported in eastern Atascosa County Thursday afternoon.

PLEASANTON, Texas – A 3.7-magnitude earthquake was reported near Pleasanton on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

USGS said the earthquake happened around 12:03 p.m. about 11 miles east of the Atascosa County community.

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The earthquake’s depth was 1.9 miles, USGS said.

With this magnitude quake, damage is unlikely.

The last quake reported in the San Antonio area was a 3.4-magnitude earthquake in May near Falls City in Karnes County.

Thursday’s earthquake is one of many quakes of 2.5 or higher reported this year.

The largest earthquake, a 4.7, hit on Feb. 17.

In the video below, watch as KSAT meteorologist Justin Horne explains the increase in earthquakes in South Texas.


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