Two earthquakes in southern Texas hit a small town overnight

Seismometer readings

Gary S Chapman/Getty Images

Pleasanton residents may have experienced some intriguing shaking on Tuesday night, July 18th. The USGS reported two small earthquakes 11 miles outside of town.

Pleasanton, located about 40 miles south of San Antonio, was hit by a 3.9-magnitude earthquake around 11:22 p.m., said to be about 4.2 kilometers below surface level. It was followed by a second earthquake of magnitude 3.2 shortly after midnight. The US Geological Survey reports that Pleasanton also experienced another 2.1-magnitude earthquake sometime on Monday, July 17.

Some Pleasanton residents may have received earthquake alerts on their phones, but so far no damage has been reported, according to KSAT 12 news report. Earthquake damage is usually associated with magnitude 4 or 5 quakes, the USGS answers in its FAQ.

advertisement

The article continues below this advertisement

While earthquakes are usually reported along the West Coast in states like California, there have been earthquakes on the East Coast, such as the 5.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Virginia in August 2011. Earthquakes are also known to strike places in Texas on rare occasions.

Earlier this year, the Lone Star State was hit by a 4.3-magnitude earthquake in Snyder, affecting Texas in Austin and North Texas who reportedly felt the tremors. Another earthquake struck 380 miles northwest of San Antonio on February 13. The earthquake registered a magnitude of 3.0, and canceled classes in San Antonio. A precursor to those events occurred in November 2022, when downtown San Antonio was rocked by a 5.3-magnitude earthquake that erupted from West Texas.

What Are The Main Benefits Of Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2020, / Compare-autoinsurance.Org has launched a new blog post that presents the main benefits of comparing multiple car insurance quotes. For more info and free online quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/the-advantages-of-comparing-prices-with-car-insurance-quotes-online/ The modern society has numerous technological advantages. One important advantage is the speed at which information is sent and received. With the help of the internet, the shopping habits of many persons have drastically changed. The car insurance industry hasn't remained untouched by these changes. On the internet, drivers can compare insurance prices and find out which sellers have the best offers. View photos The advantages of comparing online car insurance quotes are the following: Online quotes can be obtained from anywhere and at any time. Unlike physical insurance agencies, websites don't have a specific schedule and they are available at any time. Drivers that have busy working schedules, can compare quotes from anywhere and at any time, even at midnight. Multiple choices. Almost all insurance providers, no matter if they are well-known brands or just local insurers, have an online presence. Online quotes will allow policyholders the chance to discover multiple insurance companies and check their prices. Drivers are no longer required to get quotes from just a few known insurance companies. Also, local and regional insurers can provide lower insurance rates for the same services. Accurate insurance estimates. Online quotes can only be accurate if the customers provide accurate and real info about their car models and driving history. Lying about past driving incidents can make the price estimates to be lower, but when dealing with an insurance company lying to them is useless. Usually, insurance companies will do research about a potential customer before granting him coverage. Online quotes can be sorted easily. Although drivers are recommended to not choose a policy just based on its price, drivers can easily sort quotes by insurance price. Using brokerage websites will allow drivers to get quotes from multiple insurers, thus making the comparison faster and easier. For additional info, money-saving tips, and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ Compare-autoinsurance.Org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. "Online quotes can easily help drivers obtain better car insurance deals. All they have to do is to complete an online form with accurate and real info, then compare prices", said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company. CONTACT: Company Name: Internet Marketing CompanyPerson for contact Name: Gurgu CPhone Number: (818) 359-3898Email: [email protected]: https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ SOURCE: Compare-autoinsurance.Org View source version on accesswire.Com:https://www.Accesswire.Com/595055/What-Are-The-Main-Benefits-Of-Comparing-Car-Insurance-Quotes-Online View photos