Latest earthquakes near Kansas, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kansas, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kansas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kansas, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 04:51AM Chicago) |
M 2.6 | 147 mi NNW from Wichita |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 03:40PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 178 mi S from Wichita |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 10:22PM Chicago) |
M 2.6 | 31 mi SW from Wichita |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 07:18PM Chicago) |
M 2.9 | 127 mi NW from Wichita |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 11:35PM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 178 mi S from Wichita |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 08:23AM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 178 mi S from Wichita |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 06:16AM Chicago) |
M 2.5 | 102 mi SSW from Wichita |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 03:29AM Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 178 mi S from Wichita |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 02:09AM Chicago) |
M 2.7 | 135 mi NNW from Wichita |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 09:06PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 178 mi S from Wichita |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 08:12AM Chicago) |
M 2.6 | 135 mi NNW from Wichita |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 03:47AM Chicago) |
M 2.5 | 135 mi NNW from Wichita |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 04:35AM Chicago) |
M 3.0 | 120 mi NW from Wichita |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 08:20AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 137 mi NNW from Wichita |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 09:20PM Chicago) |
M 2.8 | 137 mi NNW from Wichita |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 06:21PM Chicago) |
M 2.9 | 134 mi NNW from Wichita |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 04:34AM Chicago) |
M 2.8 | 136 mi NNW from Wichita |
| 14 days ago (Mar 13 06:27AM Chicago) |
M 2.7 | 138 mi NNW from Wichita |
| 14 days ago (Mar 13 02:58AM Chicago) |
M 2.7 | 135 mi NNW from Wichita |
| 14 days ago (Mar 13 02:25AM Chicago) |
M 3.2 | 135 mi NNW from Wichita |
| 17 days ago (Mar 10 02:11PM Chicago) |
M 2.7 | 69 mi NNW from Wichita |
| 18 days ago (Mar 9 12:36PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 70 mi N from Wichita |
| 19 days ago (Mar 8 02:47PM Chicago) |
M 2.2 | 128 mi SSW from Wichita |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 03:33AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 71 mi SSW from Wichita |
| 26 days ago (Mar 1 01:35PM Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 121 mi SSE from Wichita |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Kansas
Kansas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 83 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Kansas, The United States in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kansas in 2015. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Kansas that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kansas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kansas during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 79 | 95.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 4.82% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kansas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kansas occurred on Sep 3, 2016 07:02 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 90 miles (145 km) south-southeast of Wichita, at a depth of 4 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Kansas in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kansas, The United States in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Kansas.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2016 07:02AM (Chicago) |
M 5.8 | 90 mi SSE from Wichita |
| Feb 2, 2024 11:24PM (Chicago) |
M 5.1 | 152 mi SSE from Wichita |
| Feb 13, 2016 11:07AM (Chicago) |
M 5.1 | 112 mi SW from Wichita |
| Nov 6, 2016 07:44PM (Chicago) |
M 5.0 | 121 mi SSE from Wichita |
| Nov 19, 2015 01:42AM (Chicago) |
M 4.7 | 94 mi SW from Wichita |
| Nov 30, 2015 03:49AM (Chicago) |
M 4.7 | 76 mi SSW from Wichita |
| Jan 6, 2016 10:27PM (Chicago) |
M 4.7 | 109 mi SW from Wichita |
| Jan 6, 2016 10:27PM (Chicago) |
M 4.7 | 112 mi SW from Wichita |
| Apr 9, 2018 05:22AM (Chicago) |
M 4.6 | 103 mi S from Wichita |
| Jun 22, 2019 03:50AM (Chicago) |
M 4.6 | 155 mi NW from Wichita |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Kansas
Earthquakes by city in Kansas
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kansas, The United States.
Use this regional Kansas earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Lawrence, Shawnee, Manhattan, Lenexa, Salina, Hutchinson, Leavenworth, Leawood, Garden City, Emporia, Junction City, Derby, Prairie Village, Hays, Gardner, Liberal, Pittsburg, Newton and Great Bend.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kansas.
When was the last earthquake in Kansas, The United States?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kansas on the night of March 26, 2025 at 04:51 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 237km north-northwest of Wichita at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kansas, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kansas, The United States?
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kansas on the morning of September 3, 2016 at 07:02 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 145km south-southeast of Wichita at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kansas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kansas, The United States?
In the past 10 years, 83 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kansas. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 44 days.
