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M 2.6 earthquake - 8 km SSE of Barstow, Texas

USGS reports an earthquake of magnitude 2.6 located 8 km SSE of Barstow, Texas. Coordinates: 31.39, -103.369. Depth: 0 km.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
6/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
1/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
1/10

Why it matters

The USGS recorded a seismic event with location, magnitude, coordinates, and depth; the supplied source provides the basic factual report of this earthquake.

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