5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts West Texas Region
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck West Texas on Saturday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake was part of a series of tremors that have impacted the area near the Texas–New Mexico border in recent weeks.
The earthquake occurred at 7:47 p.m. local time, approximately 35 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico. The epicenter lies between the Texas cities of Midland and El Paso and was located nearly 4 miles underground.
Due to the region's low population density, the USGS reported minimal impact on residents. It also stated that the likelihood of ground failure, landslides, or liquefaction—when soil temporarily behaves like a liquid—was low.
This event is part of a swarm of 46 mostly minor quakes recorded in the region since early April. The USGS estimates a 65% chance of a significant aftershock occurring within the next week.
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A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck West Texas on Saturday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake was part of a series of tremors that have impacted the area near the Texas–New Mexico border in recent weeks. The earthquake occurred at 7:47 p.m. local time, approximately 35 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico. The epicenter lies between the Texas cities of Midland and El Paso and was located nearly 4 miles underground. Due to the region's low population density, the USGS reported minimal impact on residents. It also stated that the likelihood of ground failure, landslides, or liquefaction—when soil temporarily behaves like a liquid—was low. This event is part of a swarm of 46 mostly minor quakes recorded in the region since early April. The USGS estimates a 65% chance of a significant aftershock occurring within the next week. Related Topics : 4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Argentina West Texas Feel Tremors after 4.9 Magnitude Earthquakes 4.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Chile's Atacama Region Saudi Arabia Fortifies Skies: Second THAAD Operator Batch Graduates in US Short link : Post Views: 19 Related Stories
