Latest earthquakes near Dodge City, Kansas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dodge City, Kansas, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dodge City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dodge City, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Dodge City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dodge City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dodge City and elsewhere.
Feb 2, 2024 11:24PM
On Friday Evening an Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake struck near Oklahoma City in The United States.
Dodge City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 72 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Dodge City, Kansas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dodge City in 2015. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Dodge City 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 Dodge City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dodge City 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 | 71 | 98.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.39% |
| 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 Dodge City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dodge City occurred on Feb 13, 2016 11:07 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 113 miles (182 km) south-east of Dodge City, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Dodge City in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Dodge City, Kansas 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 Dodge City.
Nearest earthquakes from Dodge City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dodge City, Kansas. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dodge City.
When was the last earthquake in Dodge City, Kansas?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Dodge City on the night of May 17, 2024 at 04:05 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 298km southwest of Dodge City at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dodge City, Kansas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dodge City, Kansas?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Dodge City on the morning of February 13, 2016 at 11:07 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 182km south-east of Dodge City at a depth of 8km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dodge City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dodge City, Kansas?
In the past 10 years, 72 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dodge City. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 51 days.
