Strong earthquake in West Texas: magnitude 5.4, no casualties
4 may 2025 в 17:13
The year 2025 turned out to be quite eventful with natural disasters, among which forest fires and earthquakes were most frequently noted. Recently, on Saturday, May 3, in the evening, an earthquake occurred in New Mexico, and it was felt by residents of West Texas.
Since the magnitude of the earthquake on May 3 was 5.4, it was the strongest earthquake in Texas in recent years.
Below are updates on what happened in West Texas and how the earthquake affected the area.
Yes, there have been several earthquakes in West Texas in recent years, and their number and magnitude have been increasing over time. In 2023, a magnitude 5.2 tremor occurred on the border of Reeves and Culberson counties. Scientists have stated that the increase in the number of earthquakes in Texas is related to hydraulic fracturing.
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of the latest earthquake was more than 30 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico, which is near Midland and El Paso, Texas. The tremor occurred shortly before 8:00 pm local time.
USGS also noted that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 4 miles.
The area where the earthquake occurred has a smaller population than other parts of the state. Therefore, according to USGS, no injuries or serious damage were reported
Since the magnitude of the earthquake on May 3 was 5.4, it was the strongest earthquake in Texas in recent years.
Below are updates on what happened in West Texas and how the earthquake affected the area.
Yes, there have been several earthquakes in West Texas in recent years, and their number and magnitude have been increasing over time. In 2023, a magnitude 5.2 tremor occurred on the border of Reeves and Culberson counties. Scientists have stated that the increase in the number of earthquakes in Texas is related to hydraulic fracturing.
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of the latest earthquake was more than 30 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico, which is near Midland and El Paso, Texas. The tremor occurred shortly before 8:00 pm local time.
USGS also noted that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 4 miles.
The area where the earthquake occurred has a smaller population than other parts of the state. Therefore, according to USGS, no injuries or serious damage were reported
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