Uncommon 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits West Texas

An unusual magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck west Texas near Mentone on Wednesday around 3: 30 pm main.

This is the 3rd greatest quake to ever strike Texas.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the center of the Texas quake had to do with 30 miles west of Toyah.

Shaking was felt as far as Alpine, NewsWest9 reported.

The quake was followed by a couple of aftershocks.

No reports of damage or injuries up until now.

NewsWest9 reported:

The United States Geological Survey is reporting that a magnitude 5.3 earthquake shook much of west Texas around 3: 30 p.m. Wednesday.

The quake struck west-southwest of Mentone, about 35 miles northwest of Pecos, at a depth of about 5.5 miles.

It was followed by 2 aftershocks, one a magnitude 2.8 and the other a magnitude 2.6.

This is the 3rd greatest earthquake ever to strike Texas, and the greatest given that1995 Other west Texas locations on the list of the greatest in state history consist of Fort Davis, Alpine and Loving County.

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