On Saturday night, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit West Texas, part of a series of tremors occurring near the Texas-New Mexico border, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck at 7:47 p.m., approximately 35 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico, and about midway between the Texas cities of Midland and El Paso. It occurred nearly 4 miles underground. Due to the area’s low population density, only a few residents were impacted, and the USGS indicated that ground failure, landslides, or liquefaction were unlikely outcomes.
This earthquake is part of a swarm of 46 primarily minor quakes that have been recorded in the region since early April. The USGS noted a 65% chance of a strong aftershock occurring within a week following the magnitude 5.3 event. Other notable earthquakes on the same night included magnitudes of 3.4 and 2.9, making the 5.3 quake the most significant of the three. Reports from the “Did You Feel It” list by the USGS indicated responses from various Texas cities, including Arlington, Midland, and Lubbock. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the aftermath of these tremors. The series of earthquakes highlights ongoing geological activity in the region, though the sparse population meant minimal disruption or damage.
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