Dec 15, 2021

USGS: 4.0 earthquake shakes central Kansas

Posted Dec 15, 2021 11:00 AM
Location of Wednesday's 4.0 quake -USGS image
Location of Wednesday's 4.0 quake -USGS image

SALINE COUNTY —A series of earthquakes continues to shake central Kansas. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 4.0 magnitude quake  hit southwest of Gypsum just before 4 a.m. Wednesday.

The Wednesday morning temblor follows several dozen smaller earthquakes in Saline County over the past week and a 4.3 magnitude quake on December 8, that was felt over a wide area.  There are no reports of damage or injury.