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5.4 magnitude earthquake in Midland is felt across West Texas

The earthquake was felt as far as San Angelo.
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MIDLAND, Texas — Parts of West Texas experienced a 5.4 magnitude earthquake at approximately 5:35 p.m. Dec. 16, according to USGS.

The epicenter was roughly 10 miles northwest of Midland near the city of Stanton and the quake produced a 3.3 aftershock.

People in areas such as El Paso, San Angelo and Lubbock have felt the earthquake to varying degrees as well as those in the eastern part of the state near Dallas, Austin and San Antonio. 

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However, there have been no known damages in San Angelo according to the San Angelo Police Department.

This is a developing story. 

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