M3.5 Depth: 9.1 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Saline County, Kansas (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 20:14:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 20:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Saline County, Kansas (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 159 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 km
9.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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