Trio of earthquakes hit near Eagle Ford town of Three Rivers

[TexasTowelie]

The U.S. Geological Geological Survey has confirmed that a trio of earthquakes was recorded near the Eagle Ford Shale town of Three Rivers, including one whose epicenter was inside a state park.

The first earthquake, a 2.6-magnitude tremor, hit in a rural area near Interstate 37 and FM 2040 at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

A 2.7-magnitude earthquake hit another rural area just north of Interstate 37 and State Highway 72 at 10:53 p.m. Friday.

The epicenter of a third earthquake, registered directly below a cove at the North Shore Unit of Choke Canyon State Park at 9:48 p.m. Saturday.

Read more: https://m.chron.com/business/energy/article/Trio-of-earthquakes-hit-near-Eagle-Ford-town-of-13567906.php

Blame the fracking.

[WhiteTara]

1. Sounds like fracking.