Aug 27, 2022

Four earthquakes in Ellis, Russell counties Friday, Saturday

Posted Aug 27, 2022 2:45 PM

Four minor earthquakes were reported near the Ellis-Russell county line between Friday night and Saturday morning.

The Kansas Geological Survey reported a 2.6-magnitude quake just east of the county line at 8:31 p.m., followed by another 2.3-magnitude quake at 9:20 p.m. Friday.

At 6:01 a.m. Saturday, a 2.8-magnitude temblor was detected just west of he county line in Ellis County. Another 2.6-magnitude quake was recorded just north of the original report at 7:24 a.m.