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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 04:51AM Chicago) |
M 2.6 | 135 mi WNW from Topeka |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 10:22PM Chicago) |
M 2.6 | 160 mi SW from Topeka |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 07:18PM Chicago) |
M 2.9 | 158 mi W from Topeka |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 02:09AM Chicago) |
M 2.7 | 144 mi WNW from Topeka |
| 11 days ago (Mar 20 08:12AM Chicago) |
M 2.6 | 145 mi WNW from Topeka |
| 11 days ago (Mar 20 03:47AM Chicago) |
M 2.5 | 144 mi WNW from Topeka |
| 14 days ago (Mar 17 04:35AM Chicago) |
M 3.0 | 162 mi W from Topeka |
| 15 days ago (Mar 16 08:20AM Chicago) |
M 2.1 | 142 mi WNW from Topeka |
| 16 days ago (Mar 15 09:20PM Chicago) |
M 2.8 | 145 mi WNW from Topeka |
| 16 days ago (Mar 15 06:21PM Chicago) |
M 2.9 | 144 mi W from Topeka |
| 16 days ago (Mar 15 04:34AM Chicago) |
M 2.8 | 145 mi WNW from Topeka |
| 18 days ago (Mar 13 06:27AM Chicago) |
M 2.7 | 146 mi WNW from Topeka |
| 18 days ago (Mar 13 02:58AM Chicago) |
M 2.7 | 145 mi WNW from Topeka |
| 18 days ago (Mar 13 02:25AM Chicago) |
M 3.2 | 144 mi WNW from Topeka |
| 21 days ago (Mar 10 02:11PM Chicago) |
M 2.7 | 107 mi WSW from Topeka |
| 22 days ago (Mar 9 12:36PM Chicago) |
M 2.3 | 105 mi WSW from Topeka |
| 36 days ago (Feb 23 08:46PM Chicago) |
M 2.8 | 163 mi WNW from Topeka |
| 42 days ago (Feb 17 03:07AM Chicago) |
M 2.7 | 109 mi WSW from Topeka |
| 48 days ago (Feb 11 05:53PM Chicago) |
M 2.6 | 107 mi WSW from Topeka |
| Dec 13, 2024 12:32AM (Chicago) |
M 2.6 | 140 mi WNW from Topeka |
| Nov 21, 2024 01:57AM (Chicago) |
M 2.8 | 170 mi NW from Topeka |
| Nov 15, 2024 10:35AM (Chicago) |
M 2.0 | 181 mi SW from Topeka |
| Oct 10, 2024 09:20AM (Chicago) |
M 3.5 | 75 mi WSW from Topeka |
| Sep 27, 2024 02:13AM (Chicago) |
M 2.4 | 178 mi SW from Topeka |
| Sep 25, 2024 02:12AM (Chicago) |
M 2.7 | 78 mi SW from Topeka |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Topeka
Topeka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 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 | 9 | 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2020 01:08PM (Chicago) |
M 4.5 | 143 mi WSW from Topeka |
| Dec 8, 2021 07:45AM (Chicago) |
M 4.3 | 99 mi WSW from Topeka |
| Aug 16, 2019 07:59AM (Chicago) |
M 4.2 | 143 mi WSW from Topeka |
| Aug 18, 2019 03:45AM (Chicago) |
M 4.1 | 145 mi WSW from Topeka |
| Nov 20, 2015 04:40PM (Chicago) |
M 4.1 | 186 mi SW from Topeka |
| Jun 5, 2015 06:12PM (Chicago) |
M 4.1 | 173 mi SW from Topeka |
| Nov 10, 2023 06:18PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 105 mi W from Topeka |
| Dec 15, 2021 03:58AM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 98 mi WSW from Topeka |
| Jan 15, 2019 09:34PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 165 mi SSW from Topeka |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 03:58AM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 98 mi WSW from Topeka |
| Dec 8, 2021 07:45AM (Chicago) |
M 4.3 | 99 mi WSW from Topeka |
| Nov 10, 2023 06:18PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 105 mi W from Topeka |
| Jan 19, 2020 01:08PM (Chicago) |
M 4.5 | 143 mi WSW from Topeka |
| Aug 16, 2019 07:59AM (Chicago) |
M 4.2 | 143 mi WSW from Topeka |
| Aug 18, 2019 03:45AM (Chicago) |
M 4.1 | 145 mi WSW from Topeka |
| Jan 15, 2019 09:34PM (Chicago) |
M 4.0 | 165 mi SSW from Topeka |
| Jun 5, 2015 06:12PM (Chicago) |
M 4.1 | 173 mi SW from Topeka |
| Nov 20, 2015 04:40PM (Chicago) |
M 4.1 | 186 mi SW from Topeka |
| Sep 3, 2016 07:02AM (Chicago) |
M 5.8 | 194 mi SSW from Topeka |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Topeka
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Topeka.
When was the last earthquake in Topeka, Kansas?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Topeka on the night of March 26, 2025 at 04:51 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 218km west-northwest of Topeka at a depth of 10km 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, 9 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 406 days.
