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M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near KANSAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-02 21:21:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2025 at 21:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near 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. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 238 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-02 21:21:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Kansas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.67890, -97.51320
Temperature
26.4°C

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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 (15.3 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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