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Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Shakes North-Central Kansas

A moderate earthquake shook parts of north-central Kansas on Dec. 8 as residents were starting their day, officials said. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded around 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, with the epicenter just southwest of …

4.5 Mag Quake Shook Southern Kansas on Sunday

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was reported in southern Kansas on Sunday. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck about 2 miles (3 kilometers) southwest of Hutchinson shortly after 1 p.m. The service had initially reported that it was a …

Oklahoman: Kansas Quake Caused $25K Damage to Home

An Oklahoma resident says a preliminary 4.8-magnitude earthquake that struck a Kansas town on Nov. 12 caused at least $25,000 in damage to his home. The quake originated near the town of Conway Springs, Kan., and shook parts of that …