4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Felt in Nebraska and Kansas

At approximately 12:59 PM on Sunday, March 1, some residents of Nebraska and Kansas felt the tremors of a 4.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred south of Hastings, NE.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website, the earthquake had a depth of nearly 2 miles and there were two aftershock quakes, both with a magnitude of 2.6. The first occurred at 2:26 PM and the second at 8:45 PM on Sunday. No significant damage or injuries were reported.

Reported Kansas towns that felt the tremor include Belleville, Clay Center, Glasco, Russell, Smith Center, and Manhattan. In Nebraska, there are reports that Lincoln and Omaha also felt some of the tremor. 

Earthquakes aren't uncommon in Nebraska, as the state has multiple fault lines, including the Humboldt Fault Zone and the Nemaha Ridge fault. Nebraska also has many other unmapped faults beneath the surface, which can make the exact cause of earthquakes harder to pinpoint. 

Roughly 50 earthquakes have been recorded in Nebraska from 1975 to the present day, with magnitudes not usually exceeding 4.3. 

For more information, you can check out the USGS website.