Numerous residents across Dawson County and the surrounding area experienced the effects of an earthquake while carrying out their nightly duties about 7:55 p.m. Monday.The earthquake’s epicenter was near the center of Martin County.It was listed as a 4.5 out of 10 on the Richter scale measuring the magnitude of the incident. The measurement rates the amount of energy released during an earthquake and is gathered by a seismograph.While it went unnoticed by some across the area, others certain felt the effects.“I was sitting on my sofa when suddenly it felt as if someone started a built-in vibrator to my ...