Series of Earthquakes Shake South Texas, Including 4.7 Magnitude Quake felt in Austin Metro Area

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A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Falls City, southeast of San Antonio, with two earthquakes felt in Austin and Round Rock. No damage was reported, and experts stated that Austin is at a low risk for earthquakes. The increase in earthquakes in Texas is attributed to oil and gas drilling, with the Balcones Fault line running through Austin.
- 4.7-magnitude earthquake near Falls City, Texas felt in Round Rock Austin American-Statesman
- Did you feel it? 4.7-magnitude South Texas earthquake felt in Round Rock KVUE.com
- Did you feel it? Earthquake shakes Austin Metro early Saturday KXAN.com
- Texas earthquake of 4.7 magnitude largest of 30 in area in past three weeks The Guardian US
- 6 earthquakes shake South Texas, tremors felt in San Antonio mySA
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