On Saturday night, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck West Texas as part of an ongoing swarm of seismic activity near the Texas-New Mexico border, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at 7:47 p.m., approximately 35 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico, and roughly midway between Midland and El Paso, Texas. It struck nearly 4 miles below the earth’s surface.
Due to the sparse population in the area, the earthquake had minimal impact on residents, and the USGS assessed that the risk of ground failure, landslides, and liquefaction was low. This event was just one of 46 earthquakes recorded in the region since early April, with data indicating a 65% chance of strong aftershocks within the week.
In addition to the 5.3 quake, the evening also experienced two other significant tremors measuring 3.4 and 2.9. Responses were gathered through the USGS’s “Did You Feel It?” system, with reports coming in from several Texas cities, including Arlington, Midland, and Lubbock. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries associated with these earthquakes. The USGS continues to monitor the region for potential aftershocks and further seismic activity.
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