M4.5 Earthquake Hits Southern Kansas

M4.5 Earthquake Hits Southern Kansas
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck about 2 miles southwest of Hutchinson in Reno County shortly after 1 p.m. on January 19 U.S. Geological Survey
Victor Westerkamp
Victor Westerkamp
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Southern Kansas experienced a minor 4.5 magnitude earthquake that had its epicenter some two miles southwest of the city of Hutchinson in Reno County at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Eventually, the U.S. Seismologic Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude (M) of 4,4 on the Richter scale, but this was later upgraded to M4,5. No casualties or damage has been reported so far.

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