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.
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