Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Hays
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Hays, Kansas, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.0, 61 km (38 mi) NNW of Hays, on 2026-09-28.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year16
- Last 5 years50
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Hays
40 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Hays in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2025, with 9.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Hays
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 7 km SSW of Luray, Kansas | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 9 km | |
| 3.0 | 2 km SSW of Bogue, Kansas | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 5 km | |
| 2.5 | 9 km SE of Hill City, Kansas | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 10 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Hays, answered
Was there an earthquake in Hays today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Hays in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Hays?
Over the last five years there were 50 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Hays, an average of 10 a year. 16 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 60% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Hays in five years?
A magnitude 3.5 on Jun 1, 2025, 10:26 UTC, 62 km (39 mi) NW of Hays, at a depth of 11 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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