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M4.4 earthquake 10 km SE of Cunningham, Kansas

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 10 km SE of Cunningham, Kansas on Fri, Jan 6, 1956, 5:58 AM GMT-6 (11:58 UTC), 29 km (18 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.4 (fa), light
Local time
UTC
1956-01-06 11:58:07 UTC
Depth
29.0 km (18.0 mi), shallow
Epicenter
37.583° N, 98.346° W
Region
Kansas
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event ushis2076. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 5:59 AM UTC.