Latest earthquakes near Overland Park, Kansas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Overland Park, Kansas, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Overland Park? If an earthquake is happening right now near Overland Park, it will show up within minutes.
Overland Park Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Overland Park, Kansas in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Overland Park in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Overland Park 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 | 3 | 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 Overland Park
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Overland Park occurred on Dec 8, 2021 07:45 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 151 miles (243 km) west of Overland Park, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Overland Park in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Overland Park, 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 Overland Park.
Nearest earthquakes from Overland Park
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Overland Park, 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 Overland Park.
When was the last earthquake in Overland Park, Kansas?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Overland Park on the evening of May 2, 2024 at 20:02 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 218km west-southwest of Overland Park at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Overland Park, Kansas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Overland Park, Kansas?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Overland Park on the morning of December 8, 2021 at 07:45 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 243km west of Overland Park at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Overland Park since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Overland Park, Kansas?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Overland Park. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
