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Small Quake Occurs South of Fort Worth

Posted: 7:56 AM Jul 6, 2012
Reporter: Associated Press

BURLESON, Texas -- Authorities have reported a small earthquake south of Fort Worth.

The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred just before 8:30 a.m. Friday. The quake occurred about 10 miles south of Burleson.

A magnitude-2.7 earthquake is among the smallest generally felt by people.

Dozens of small earthquakes have occurred in that region in recent weeks.