Earthquake reported in Lavaca County

The Lavaca County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security has received information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey) that Sunday afternoon at 2:54PM a magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred near the Wied Area in Lavaca County approximately 5.1 miles West of Hallettsville at a depth of approximately 1.2 miles.
While earthquakes of this magnitude generally pose a low risk of significant damage some residents near the reported epicenter may have felt the earth shake during the quake event.
This information is being distributed for situational awareness in the affected area and any impacts or damages have not been reported or independently verified at this time.
Those who live in the area and who may have felt the shaking during the event or who have impacts or damage to property are encouraged to report that information to the USGS using their "Did You Feel It?" reporting page on the USGS Website at:
www.earthquake.usgs.gov "Did You Feel It"