A rare, strong earthquake struck near Midland, Texas, on Monday evening, triggering hundreds of reports of shaking, the U.S.
The earthquake was a magnitude 4.5, according to the USGS. It was centered in northern Karnes County, 45 miles from San Antonio.
The Karnes County earthquake was the third-strongest recorded in South Texas, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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