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5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Texas-New Mexico Border

The shallow quake, part of an ongoing seismic swarm, was felt by nearly two million people but caused no reported damage or injuries.

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A map shows the epicenter of an earthquake near the Texas border with New Mexico on Saturday.
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre warned residents that aftershocks may occur in the next hours or days.
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck in central Culberson County on the evening of Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Overview

  • The earthquake occurred on May 3, 2025, at 7:47 p.m. local time, with its epicenter 35 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico.
  • The U.S. Geological Survey measured the quake at a magnitude of 5.4 and a depth of approximately 3.9 miles.
  • This event is part of a larger seismic swarm in the region, with 46 quakes recorded since early April 2025.
  • Tremors were felt across a 200-mile radius, reaching nearly two million people in the United States and Mexico.
  • Experts link the rise in regional seismicity to wastewater injection from oil and gas operations in the Permian Basin, with ongoing monitoring and regulatory measures in place.