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M3.3 Depth: 9.9 km

M3.3 Earthquake near KANSAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-04 23:20:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near KANSAS (United States) on August 4, 2025 at 23:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 222 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
9.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-04 23:20:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Kansas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.67420, -97.53800
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.9 km
Shallow
9.9 km
9.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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