2.9
Earthquake Details: 5 km SSW of Assaria, Kansas, United States
Sep 16, 2026, 21:50:57
- Depth
- 9.481 km
- Felt reports
- 18
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 14, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred on Sep 16, 2026 at 21:50:57. Epicenter: 5 km SSW of Assaria, Kansas, United States. Reported depth: 9.481 km.
Status: Reviewed
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Sep 16, 2026, 16:50:57 CDT
- UTC
- Sep 16, 2026, 21:50:57 UTC
9.481 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
us7000thxt
- Depth:
- 9.48 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 14, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth9.481 km
Significance137
Latitude38.6348
Longitude-97.6414
Event IDus7000thxt
Magnitude2.9
Updated:Oct 14, 2026, 23:46:08 UTC
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