Texas Earthquake 2011: Quake Hits San Antonio, Largest to Ever Hit the Area
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit South Texas on Thursday morning.
The quake struck close to Karnes County and could be felt in downtown San Antonio, causing occupants to evacuate a federal building as a precaution, according to the Ennis Daily News.
No injuries or significant damage was reported. Many residents living close to the epicenter didn't notice the quake, according to the report.
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The quake hit at 7:24 a.m. and was the largest earthquake ever to occur in the area, according the U.S. Geological Survey. The previous record was a 4.3 shock recorded in 1993.
This wasn't the first earthquake the area has experienced. There have been a minimum of 12 minor quakes in the region from 1990 to 2006.
Glynda Martinez, of Karnes City, said she thought it was a strong gust of wind or a tractor-trailer going by.
Luis Espinoza, an engineering freshman at San Antonio College, said he felt the building moving from side to side.
"It was like being on a boat rocked by a gentle wave," he said."Everyone thought they were dizzy."
There was a 4.4 magnitude in West Texas in September. The epicenter was just north of Abilene.
The largest earthquake in Texas history took place when a magnitude-5.8 hit near Big Bend. There was major damage but no deaths.
