The U.S. Geological Survey reports that the earthquake's epicenter was about 35 miles south of Whites City, New Mexico.

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.

CULBERSON COUNTY, Texas — A large earthquake shook West Texas Saturday night, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was located about 35 miles south of Whites City, NM., in Culberson County. USGS reported that it was a 5.3 magnitude earthquake and almost four miles in depth.