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M2.7 Depth: 8.2 km

M2.7 Earthquake near KANSAS (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-29 04:12:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near KANSAS (United States) on October 29, 2025 at 04:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 174 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
8.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-29 04:12:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Kansas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.84680, -98.46750
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.2 km
Shallow
8.2 km
8.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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