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M 2.7 earthquake - 15 km SSW of Smiley, Texas

USGS reports a magnitude 2.7 earthquake located 15 km SSW of Smiley, Texas (29.137, -97.682) at a depth of 9.6561 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
10/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
2/10
Positivity
1/10
Urgency
2/10

Why it matters

Small earthquakes like this are unlikely to cause damage but can be felt locally and are relevant for residents, local emergency managers, and seismologists monitoring regional seismicity.

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