Earthquake shakes parts of East Texas
Published: Dec. 7, 2012 at 7:44 PM CST|Updated: Oct. 7, 2014 at 5:00 PM CDT
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TIMPSON, TX (KLTV) - An earthquake was reported in East Texas early Friday afternoon.
According to the United States Geological Survey, a 2.8 magnitude earthquake shook the area near Timpson, TX around 1:38 p.m.
The earthquake had an epicenter about three miles southwest of Timpson and 22 miles northeast of Nacogdoches.
People in Garrison, Timpson and even Irving, TX have reported feeling the quake.
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