5.3 magnitude earthquake strikes near Mentone

TOYAH, Texas —

The United States Geological Survey is reporting that a magnitude 5.3 earthquake shook West Texas around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

The quake struck west-southwest of Mentone at a depth of about 5.5 miles.

This is the third strongest earthquake ever to strike Texas, and the strongest since 1995.

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