Kansas saw a sharp rise in induced earthquakes in its south-central counties linked to wastewater disposal. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Kansas - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS and regional seismic networks and updates automatically. For instant earthquake alerts in Kansas, the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and distance rules.
Latest earthquakes in Kansas
Show the full list of 1 recent earthquakes
Did people in Kansas feel recent earthquakes?
These recent earthquakes in Kansas were felt by people nearby - see how many reported feeling each one.
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Earthquakes in Kansas: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Kansas today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Kansas in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.
How many earthquakes were there in Kansas yesterday?
No earthquakes were recorded in or near Kansas in the 24 hours before today, based on USGS and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Kansas this week (last 7 days)?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Kansas in the last 7 days, according to USGS data tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Kansas in the last 30 days?
1 earthquake has been recorded in or near Kansas in the last 30 days. The largest was magnitude 2.9.
Does Kansas get earthquakes?
Yes. 1 earthquake has been recorded in or near Kansas in the last 30 days. Kansas saw a sharp rise in induced earthquakes in its south-central counties linked to wastewater disposal.
What was the most recent earthquake in Kansas?
The most recent earthquake in Kansas was a magnitude 2.9 event near KANSAS at a depth of 10 km.
Has there been a big earthquake in Kansas recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Kansas was magnitude 2.9 near KANSAS. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Kansas?
QuakeMate plots USGS and regional earthquake data for Kansas on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time and links to a permalink page.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Kansas?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Kansas, with custom magnitude and distance rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for Kansas
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
Earthquakes in nearby states
Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.