Strong Earthquake Rattles West Texas and Border Region

A strong earthquake struck a remote area of West Texas near Culberson County on Saturday night at around 7:47 p.m. MT, with the U.S. Geological Survey reporting a magnitude of 5.3 and Mexico’s agency measuring it at 5.8. The quake was felt across El Paso, Ciudad Juárez, southeastern New Mexico, and as far as Roswell, with millions experiencing shaking. No immediate reports of injuries or significant damage have been made. Seismologists attribute the region's seismic instability to existing fault lines and the deep injection of wastewater from oil and gas activity, suggesting such earthquakes may become more frequent. Aftershocks were recorded, and authorities issued advisories urging residents to remain cautious. This event is among the strongest earthquakes recorded in Texas’s recent history.