A strong earthquake rattled West Texas, causing damage to buildings hundreds of miles away in San Antonio.
The 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the border of Culberson County at 3:34 p.m. local time on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake’s epicenter hit about 23 miles south of Mentone in the Delaware Basin.
The Delaware basin is part of the greater Permian Basin, an area known for its oil and gas wells.
Shocks were reportedly felt as far as Austin and damaged a 105-year-old historic building in downtown San Antonio.
The Robert B. Green historic building was deemed unsafe after the earthquake, University Health said in a release. The building has been closed until further notice….