Over the past 30 days, Kansas has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. The remaining 2 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 6 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 5.0 km to 9.9 km. All 2 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Leading the list is a magnitude 2.9 event near 7 km E of Cowles, Nebraska at 5.0 km depth, which drew 3 felt reports from the public. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 2.5 near 10 km NNE of Damar, Kansas, trails by 0.4 magnitude units — a narrow gap, indicating two comparably energetic events in the current window.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-05-27 2026-05-27 12:43:07 UTC | 2.5mb_lg | 10 km NNE of Damar, Kansas 39.406°, -99.532° | 9.9 km | 3 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.5 earthquake was recorded 10 km NNE of Damar, Kansas on May 27, 2026 at 12:43 UTC. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. At a depth of 9.9 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 39.406°N, -99.532°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-11 2026-05-11 14:40:16 UTC | 2.9mb_lg | 7 km E of Cowles, Nebraska 40.168°, -98.358° | 5.0 km | 3 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 11, 2026 at 14:40 UTC, a magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 7 km E of Cowles, Nebraska. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Kansas over the past 30 days. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 5.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 40.168°, -98.358°. See the M2.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
7 km E of Cowles, Nebraska
2026-05-11
4 km E of Cowles, Nebraska
2026-03-01
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
Kansas has experienced increased seismic activity in recent years, particularly in the south-central region, linked to wastewater injection from oil and gas operations.
In 2026, Kansas has recorded 10 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Kansas in 2026 was a magnitude 4.1 event near Cowles, Nebraska. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 0 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 2 in the last 30 days.
Kansas has experienced increased seismic activity in recent years, particularly in the south-central region, linked to wastewater injection from oil and gas operations.
Kansas has a Low seismic risk level based on historical earthquake data and proximity to active fault lines.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 2 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 2.9 event near 7 km E of Cowles, Nebraska.
In the past 30 days, 2 earthquakes have been recorded in the Kansas region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.
The largest recent earthquake in the Kansas area was a magnitude 2.9 event that occurred 7 km E of Cowles, Nebraska.
Kansas has a low seismic risk level. Kansas has experienced increased seismic activity in recent years, particularly in the south-central region, linked to wastewater injection from oil and gas operations.
Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.
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