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M2.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near 5 km WSW of Hope, Kansas (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 02:49:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near 5 km WSW of Hope, Kansas (United States) on December 13, 2025 at 02:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 195 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-13 02:49:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Kansas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.66540, -97.13750
Temperature
-0.4°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 (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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