Latest earthquakes near Olathe, Kansas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Olathe, Kansas, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Olathe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Olathe, it will show up within minutes.
Olathe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Olathe, Kansas in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Olathe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Olathe 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 | 6 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Olathe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Olathe occurred on Jan 19, 2020 13:08 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 181 miles (291 km) west-southwest of Olathe, at a depth of 3 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Olathe in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Olathe, 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 Olathe.
Nearest earthquakes from Olathe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Olathe, 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 Olathe.
When was the last earthquake in Olathe, Kansas?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Olathe on the morning of May 8, 2024 at 06:10 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 299km west-northwest of Olathe at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Olathe, Kansas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Olathe, Kansas?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Olathe on the afternoon of January 19, 2020 at 13:08 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 291km west-southwest of Olathe at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Olathe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Olathe, Kansas?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Olathe. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
