Hays, Kansas – Three minor earthquakes shook the Central Plains on Saturday afternoon, rattling communities in western Kansas near Bogue, Hill City, and Collyer.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the seismic sequence began at 2:12 p.m. CDT with a magnitude 2.6 quake centered 7 kilometers southwest of Bogue. Just over a half-hour later, a 2.5 magnitude tremor occurred 9 kilometers south of Hill City. At 3:53 p.m., a slightly stronger magnitude 2.7 quake struck 11 kilometers north-northeast of Collyer, with the deepest epicenter at 10 kilometers underground.
Though all three quakes were small, the cluster was unusual for this part of Kansas. Residents across Graham and Trego counties reported feeling light shaking, with at least 20 responses submitted to the USGS “Did You Feel It?” system. No injuries or structural damage have been reported.
Kansas emergency officials are monitoring the area but say there’s currently no indication of increased risk. Earthquake activity in the High Plains region remains rare but not unprecedented.
Residents are advised to stay informed and review earthquake safety measures such as securing furniture and practicing drop-cover-hold drills.
No further advisories have been issued, but USGS will continue to monitor seismic activity in the region.
