The earthquake was centered in Whites City at a depth of 7.5 kilometers (about 4.7 miles). The USGS said it received 1,589 report of people having felt the earthquake at the time

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.