Aug 23, 2022

Two quakes moments apart Tuesday in NW Kansas

Posted Aug 23, 2022 1:10 PM

Two earthquakes were reported moments apart in northwest Kansas early Tuesday morning.

The Kansas Geological Survey said a 3.0-magnitude quake was recorded at 7:54 a.m. Tuesday in southeast Smith County. At 7:59 a.m., a 2.0-magnitude quake was recorded just a few miles away in northeast Osborne County.