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Charles
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:08 am
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Apr 7, 7:52 AM (ET)

FALLS CITY, Texas (AP) - A small earthquake awoke residents in south
Texas, but there are no reported injuries.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the 3.7 magnitude quake happened
shortly before 5 a.m. Monday about 45 miles southeast of San Antonio.

The quake was detected about 6 miles southwest of the Karnes County
town of Falls City, in an area near the line with Wilson County.

The epicenter was at a depth of about 3.1 miles.

Law enforcement authorities say some residents of Wilson counties
reported feeling the quake.
rick++
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 4:56 am
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It has an extensional focal mechanism,
so is like a slump or growth fault typical in the gulf coast.

http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/FM/neic_qnat_rmt.html

(Im a surpised to see a FM for such a small quake.)
 
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