MIDLAND, Texas — West Texas residents were rattled Monday evening when a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Midland and was felt throughout much of the state, from North Texas to the Hill Country.

The earthquake struck at around 7:49 p.m. CT at a depth of 7 kilometers, according to a report from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter was located between Ackerly and Lamesa.

USGS received over 1,800 "did you feel it?" reports from people who felt the quake. The area that reported feeling the earthquake more intensely was about 18 miles from the epicenter, where USGS received four reports of "strong shaking" and "light damage."

According to the USGS intensity map, residents in from North Texas to the Hill Country reported feeling the earthquake. Those in Amarillo, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and San Antonio reported weak shaking and no damage.

USGS first reported the earthquake at an intensity of 4.8.

According to USGS, a 5.3 magnitude earthquake is considered moderate, and anything from 5.0 to 5.9 could cause slight damage depending on how well-built a structure is.