Tue May 06 17:20:00 UTC 2025: ## 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Texas-New Mexico Border Region
**EL PASO, TX** – A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck 35 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico, on Saturday night, shaking parts of West Texas and causing a brief scare, but no reported injuries. The quake, which hit at 7:47 p.m. and originated nearly four miles underground, is the largest in a series of 46 smaller tremors that have rattled the sparsely populated region near the Texas-New Mexico border since early April.
While the area’s low population density limited the impact, the significant magnitude of the earthquake was felt as far as El Paso. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has issued a warning, stating there is a 65% chance of a strong aftershock within the next week. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
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