Magnitude 5.3 earthquake reported in West Texas
MENTONE, Texas (KXAN) — People living in different areas of Texas reportedly felt the effects of a magnitude 5.3 earthquake that hit in the western part of the state.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake happened at about 3:30 p.m. near the small community of Mentone, which is located in Loving County. The town is approximately two hours west of Midland.
Experts at the USGS have a form available online where people can report where they live and whether they felt the shaking from this earthquake.
This is a developing story that KXAN will update once more information becomes available.