Gypsum, KS – The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a magnitude 3.7 earthquake approximately 6 km (4 miles) west-southwest of Gypsum, Kansas, at 9:39 PM CST on Monday, December 8, 2025.
The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) and produced light shaking (Intensity IV) across Saline County, with reports coming from Salina, Gypsum, and nearby communities north of Wichita.
No damage or injuries have been reported at this time. Residents across central Kansas noted mild tremors lasting a few seconds, particularly in Salina and surrounding rural areas.
Event Summary:
- Magnitude: 3.7 mb_Lg
- Depth: 10.0 km (6.2 miles)
- Location: 6 km WSW of Gypsum, KS (approx. 65 miles north of Wichita)
- Time: Dec 8, 2025 – 9:39 PM CST (03:39 UTC)
- Reported Intensity: Light (USGS ShakeMap IV)
Residents are encouraged to report their experience via the USGS “Did You Feel It?” platform to aid in regional intensity mapping.
For more information, visit earthquake.usgs.gov.
