5.0 magnitude earthquake strikes western Texas, tremors felt in New Mexico

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A 5.0 magnitude earthquake shook western Texas late Friday night, with tremors felt as far as New Mexico, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), reported CNN.

The quake struck at 10:23 p.m. MT (11:23 p.m. CT) at a depth of approximately 4.1 miles. Its epicenter was located 33 miles northwest of Toyah, Texas, a small town about 160 miles east of El Paso.

According to CNN, the USGS reported aftershocks near the same location within five minutes of the initial tremor. The National Weather Service in El Paso also confirmed experiencing the quake, while residents in New Mexico cities such as Carlsbad, Roswell, and Las Cruces reported feeling the tremors.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage. Authorities, including the Reeves County Sheriff’s Office, are assessing the situation, CNN reported.