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M2.9 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 6 km WSW of Gypsum, Kansas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-23 02:23:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 23, 2025 at 02:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near 6 km WSW of Gypsum, Kansas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 159 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-23 02:23:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Kansas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.67430, -97.49720
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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