Texas-New Mexico Border Experiences Four Earthquakes in 12 Hours

A series of earthquakes struck the Texas-New Mexico border on Tuesday, with the largest measuring 4.6 in magnitude. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the main quake at approximately 5:18 a.m. MT, located about 36 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico, at a shallow depth of 6.5 kilometers. This followed earlier tremors of 2.5 and 3.4 magnitudes that occurred within hours of the main quake. Residents across several areas, including Carlsbad and Roswell in New Mexico and parts of West Texas, reported feeling the quakes, though there have been no reports of significant damage or injuries. The recent seismic activity comes just days after a 5.0 magnitude quake was felt in the region, which has a history of earthquake activity primarily linked to human activities like fracking. The USGS indicates a likelihood of aftershocks in the coming week.