2.9
Earthquake Details: 7 km N of Hays, Kansas, United States
Feb 2, 2026, 16:48:13
- Depth
- 5 km
- Felt reports
- 51
Source: USGSUpdated: Apr 23, 2026, 08:43 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred on Feb 2, 2026 at 16:48:13. Epicenter: 7 km N of Hays, Kansas, United States. Reported depth: 5 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Feb 2, 2026, 10:48:13 CST
- UTC
- Feb 2, 2026, 16:48:13 UTC
5 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
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- USGSmb_lg 2.9
us6000s5zf
- Depth:
- 5 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Apr 23, 2026, 08:43 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth5 km
Significance145
Latitude38.9458
Longitude-99.3319
Event IDus6000s5zf
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Apr 23, 2026, 20:43:20 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Apr 23, 2026, 20:43 UTC.
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