Mon May 05 14:20:00 UTC 2025: ## El Paso Shakes After 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near New Mexico Border
**EL PASO, TX –** Residents of El Paso, Texas, reported feeling tremors late Saturday evening following a 5.3 magnitude earthquake that struck approximately 149 miles away near Whites City, New Mexico. The quake, which hit at 7:47 p.m. Mountain Time, was centered about 35 miles west of Whites City at a depth of 6.3 kilometers. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the event, noting that strong shaking was felt in the immediate vicinity of the epicenter. A smaller, 2.9 magnitude aftershock followed shortly afterward in the same area. Authorities are monitoring the situation and assessing any potential damage. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
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