Cowles, NE – A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the Kansas-Nebraska border early Monday morning, briefly shaking the region.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred at 2:46 a.m. UTC (8:46 p.m. CST Sunday) about 10 kilometers east of Cowles, Nebraska. The tremor had a depth of 9.7 kilometers, making it a shallow quake, which often results in stronger surface shaking.
Residents in parts of southern Nebraska and northern Kansas may have felt minor tremors, though no damage or injuries have been reported. The USGS reported eight citizen responses confirming the shaking.
Earthquakes of this magnitude are uncommon but not unheard of in the central U.S. The region occasionally experiences minor seismic activity due to ancient fault lines.
Authorities advise residents to report any structural damage and stay informed about potential aftershocks. The USGS continues to monitor the situation.
For more details on seismic activity in the area, visit the USGS website.
