Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M2.9 earthquake 7 km N of Hays, Kansas
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 7 km N of Hays, Kansas at Feb 2, 2026, 16:48 UTC, at a depth of 5 km. The epicentre was 7 km (5 mi) N of Hays. 51 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 2.9 mb_lg |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 2, 2026, 16:48 UTC |
| Depth | 5.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.946, -99.332 |
| Felt reports | 51 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 7 km SSW of Luray, Kansas | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 3.0 | 2 km SSW of Bogue, Kansas | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 5 km | |
| 2.5 | 9 km SE of Hill City, Kansas | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 2.5 | 9 km SW of Natoma, Kansas | 28 km / 18 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.