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M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near KANSAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-27 03:39:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2025 at 03:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near KANSAS (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 252 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-27 03:39:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Kansas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.08770, -98.87790
Temperature
24.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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