Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Shakes Area Near Westbrook, Texas

WESTBROOK, TX — A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck early Sunday morning about five kilometers west-southwest of Westbrook, Texas, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake occurred at 1:08 a.m. local time (06:08 UTC) at a depth of 5.3 kilometers. It was centered near the small town of Westbrook, roughly 25 miles west of Big Spring and 70 miles northeast of Midland.

Preliminary data from the USGS “Did You Feel It?” survey shows light to moderate shaking was reported in several nearby areas, including Big Spring, Snyder, and Sweetwater, with some reports coming from as far as San Angelo.

The agency’s aftershock forecast estimates a 23 percent chance of a minor aftershock (magnitude 3.0 or higher) within the next week, though stronger quakes are unlikely.