The Kansas Geological Survey reports 11 earthquakes were recorded in a northern Kansas county last weekend.
The agency’s data shows the cluster of quakes struck north and east of Randall in Jewell County Saturday and Sunday. Four of the earthquakes had a magnitude of at least 3.0.
The Wichita Eagle reports the first quakes were recorded with a 3.3 magnitude about 6:45 p.m. Saturday, with another quake about a minute later. The others were reported early Sunday. The strongest quake had a 3.5 magnitude.
The Geological Survey says three earthquakes were reported in Reno County Saturday and one was recorded in Osborne County. The strongest magnitude was 2.9.
The Kansas Corporation Commission is investigating a cluster of earthquakes in Reno County about a month ago. The investigation is focusing on the underground disposal of oilfield waste.
Topics Catastrophe Natural Disasters
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