3.5M Earthquake Strikes Johnson County

A preliminary magnitude 3.5 earthquake shook Johnson County Friday, the United States Geological Service reported.[[483092761,R]]

The quake was felt at about 7:45 p.m. and was centered about 5 miles northwest of Venus, Texas, according to the USGS. People in Mansifled, Alvarado and Venus posted on social media that they felt the quake.

The Johnson County Emergency Management office said there were some reports of damage. Those initial reports later proved to appear minor.

Check back for the latest on this developing story.

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