Initially, the earthquake was estimated at 6.5 Richter – the focal depth was very small, just 10 kilometers and the vibration was felt in a large radius
An earthquake of 5.2 on the Richter scale shook western Texas at 20:47 on Saturday (03/05) local time, (04:47 in the early morning in Greece).
M5.2 Earthquake Stuck Western Texas Near Van Horn on May 4, 2025, at 01:47 UTC (20:47 Local). Shaking Felt Across 200+ Miles, Impacting ~ 2M People in the US and Mexico. No major damage or injuries reported yet. #sismo pic.twitter.com/eossh16noi
– Geotechwar (@Geotechwar) May 4, 2025
Initially, the earthquake was estimated at 6.5 Richter before being revised.
According to the Euro -Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC), the focal depth was very small, just 10 kilometers and the earthquake was felt within a large radius.
🚨🇺🇸 6.5 Earthquake Rocks West Texas
A 6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Just Hit West of Pecos, Texas –yeah, Texas Can Shake, Apparently.
The Quake was Strong Enough to be Felt from El Paso to Roswell and Even Up Toward Lubbock, Lighting Up Seismographs and Group Chats.
Source: EMSC pic.twitter.com/0dcpgltstk
– Mario Nawfal (@marionawfal) May 4, 2025
Many locals reported that the vibration lasted several seconds.
Despite the intensity of the earthquake, there have been no immediate reports of damage to buildings or vital infrastructure.
Source: Skai
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