Herington, Kansas – A mild earthquake shook parts of central Kansas Thursday afternoon, with a magnitude 3.6 quake striking just northwest of Herington at 4:33 p.m. CDT.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake occurred 5 kilometers north-northwest of Herington at a depth of 9.3 kilometers. Initial reports indicate weak to light shaking in the area, with at least 16 individuals submitting “Did You Feel It?” responses. No damage or injuries have been reported.
The tremor was centered roughly midway between Wichita and Manhattan, and could be felt in Dickinson, Morris, and Marion counties. While Kansas isn’t known for frequent seismic activity, small quakes like this occasionally occur along fault zones in the region. Wednesday’s quake falls within the low to moderate intensity range, classified as Intensity IV on the Modified Mercalli scale, suggesting light indoor rattling but minimal risk.
Residents are advised to check for any minor structural damage and review basic earthquake safety precautions. While aftershocks are unlikely, additional small tremors could follow in the coming days.
No further advisories have been issued, but USGS continues to monitor regional seismic activity.
