On Saturday night, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit West Texas, part of a series of earthquakes affecting the region near the New Mexico border, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at 7:47 p.m., approximately 35 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico, at a depth of nearly 4 miles. Given the area’s sparse population, few residents were impacted. The USGS indicated that ground failure, landslides, and liquefaction—where soil behaves like a liquid—were unlikely outcomes from this event.
This earthquake is part of a swarm of 46 mainly smaller tremors that have been recorded since early April. The USGS notes a 65% probability of strong aftershocks occurring within the next week. NBC affiliate KTSM in El Paso, located over 100 miles from the epicenter, reported that the 5.3 quake was the most significant of three unusual tremors that struck the area Saturday night, with the others measuring magnitudes of 3.4 and 2.9.
Residents from various Texas cities, including Arlington, Midland, and Lubbock, are included in the survey’s “Did You Feel It” reports. Despite the quake’s intensity, there were no reported injuries or significant damages. The overall geological activity in the region continues to be closely monitored as residents remain alert for potential aftershocks.
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