The United States Geological Survey has reported that the Kansas earthquake occurred several hours after a 2.6-magnitude earthquake was reported in Oklahoma. The epicenter of the earthquake was located in Lucien at a depth of approximately 7.2 kilometers (about 4.5 miles).
Oklahoma reportedly experiences a few earthquakes each year, with the largest recorded since 2009 measuring a magnitude of 3.6, as stated by the USGS. The most significant earthquake to hit the state in the past century occurred on April 9, 1952, measuring a magnitude of 5.5.
The United States Geological Survey recently reported an earthquake in Oklahoma, following a 3.9-magnitude earthquake that occurred in California on August 22. The Oklahoma earthquake had a magnitude and depth of 8.8 kilometers (about 4.5 miles) and was centered in Lake Elsinore.
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According to the United States Geological Survey, the Lake Elsinore earthquake was reported just two days after a 4.3-magnitude earthquake was reported in Nevada on August 13. The epicenter of the earthquake was located in Indian Springs, with a depth of about 9.3 kilometers (approximately 5.8 miles).
According to the United States Geological Survey, the Nevada earthquake was reported a few hours after a 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck California on August 12. The epicenter of the earthquake was in Highland Park, with a depth of approximately 12.1 kilometers (or about 7.5 miles).
