Feb 02, 2026

Small earthquake reported in Ellis County

Posted Feb 02, 2026 5:30 PM
Location of Monday's quake -USGS image
Location of Monday's quake -USGS image

Hays Post

A small earthquake shook portions of northwest Hays this morning.

The 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck at 10:48 a.m. about 6.8 miles from Hays, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.