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M3.6 Depth: 9.3 km

M3.6 Earthquake near KANSAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 21:33:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 21:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near KANSAS (United States). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 159 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-15 21:33:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Kansas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.71540, -96.96400
Temperature
26.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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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