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M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Weskan, Kansas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-28 20:31:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 28, 2026 at 20:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Weskan, Kansas (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-28 20:31:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Kansas
City
Weskan
County
Wallace County
Village
Weskan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.88830, -101.99140

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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