A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was reported in Lavaca County near the Wied area, about 5.1 miles west of Hallettsville, at 2:54 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of about 1.2 miles. The story said earthquakes of this magnitude present a low risk of significant damage, and some residents near the epicenter may have felt shaking.