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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.

