Earthquake shakes Midland, West Texas, with 5.3 magnitude
Tremors felt across the Permian Basin
No injuries reported, but some damage to buildings
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 struck Midland, West Texas, on Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake was centered about 10 miles (16 kilometers) southwest of Midland and was felt across the Permian Basin, a major oil-producing region.
There were no immediate reports of injuries, but some buildings in Midland were damaged.
The USGS said the quake was the largest to hit the Permian Basin in more than 10 years.
Earthquakes are relatively rare in West Texas, but they do occur occasionally.
The last major earthquake in the region was a 5.3 magnitude quake that struck near Valentine, Texas, in 1995.
That quake caused widespread damage and injured dozens of people.
The USGS said there is no threat of a tsunami from the Midland earthquake.
However, the agency warned that aftershocks are possible in the coming days.
Residents of the Permian Basin are advised to be prepared for aftershocks and to take precautions to protect themselves from falling debris.
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