
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck West Texas on Saturday night, part of a swarm of earthquakes to rock the area near the Texas border with New Mexico, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The temblor struck at 7:47 p.m. about 35 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico, the USGS said. The area is roughly midway between the Texas cities of Midland and El Paso.
Main Idea: A magnitude 5.3 earthquake shook remote West Texas on Saturday night, and it was part of a larger swarm of quakes in the area.
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A stronger aftershock could shake homes, disrupt travel, and add repair costs for households and small businesses in West Texas and nearby New Mexico.
Most people felt little impact because the quakes hit a sparsely populated area, so broader national effects should be limited.
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Mentioned as one of the Texas cities near the affected area and in local reporting context.
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