Latest earthquakes near Topeka, Kansas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Topeka, Kansas, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Topeka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Topeka, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Topeka Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Topeka. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Topeka and elsewhere.
Mar 1, 2026 12:59PM
Shallow M4.1 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon near Hastings in The United States.
Topeka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Topeka, Kansas in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Topeka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Topeka 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 | 8 | 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 Topeka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Topeka occurred on Jan 19, 2020 13:08 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 143 miles (230 km) west-southwest of Topeka, at a depth of 3 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Topeka in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Topeka, 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 Topeka.
Nearest earthquakes from Topeka
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Topeka, 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 Topeka.
When was the last earthquake in Topeka, Kansas?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Topeka on the morning of March 29, 2026 at 06:39 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 280km southwest of Topeka at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Topeka, Kansas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Topeka, Kansas?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Topeka on the afternoon of January 19, 2020 at 13:08 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 230km west-southwest of Topeka at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Topeka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Topeka, Kansas?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Topeka. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
