Dec 09, 2020

Fifth minor earthquake in 2 weeks shakes Wichita

Posted Dec 09, 2020 4:00 PM
Location of Wednesday's quake -KSGS image
Location of Wednesday's quake -KSGS image

SEDGWICK COUNTY —The Kansas Geological Survey says an earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 2.6 rattled parts of Wichita just before 9a.m. Wednesday.

It is the fifth earthquake of 2.0 magnitude or more reported in the Wichita area in the last two weeks.  No serious damage or injuries were reported after Tuesday's 3.3 magnitude quake. 

The U.S. Geological Survey said Tuesday's quake hit in east Wichita, about 1.86 miles northeast of Eastborough near 21st and Rock Road.  The Wednesday quake was centered just south of that location.

Other earthquakes were reported in the Wichita area on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 and Nov. 30.