Kansas: Earthquake rattles Wichita, Hutchinson, Manhattan and nearby cities

A moderate earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.9 has rattled the Kansas state of US. Most felt reports are received from Wichita but nearby cities are expected to have felt the shocks as well. There have been no reports of damage.

Felt #earthquake (#sismo) M4.9 strikes 67 km NW of #Wichita (#Kansas) 17 min ago. Please report to: https://t.co/fsmP28c4pz pic.twitter.com/PhasPzK9w2

— EMSC (@LastQuake) August 16, 2019

Authorities have confirmed that an earthquake has hit various parts of Kansas including Hutchinson, Manhattan. Some aftershocks have also been reported.

The USGS is reporting a 4.2 magnitude earthquake near Hutchinson, KS this morning. We already have one caller feeling this in southeast NE in Pawnee county. Did anyone else feel it? https://t.co/DZSHwF50W7

— NWS Omaha (@NWSOmaha) August 16, 2019