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Second 4.0-plus magnitude earthquake in 3 days strikes near Hutchinson. Did you feel it?

A second earthquake stronger than a 4.0 magnitude struck near Hutchinson early Sunday morning.

The 4.1 magnitude earthquake shook the ground at around 3:45 a.m. Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was centered about 3 miles southwest of South Hutchinson.

Geologists want to know if you felt it. You can let the USGS know here.

A 4.2 earthquake centered in about the same area sent tremors through Kansas at around 7:59 a.m. Friday, the Kansas Geological Survey said. Another seven earthquakes hit the same general area of Reno County in the next seven hours.

There was a 3.3 magnitude aftershock at around 8:10 a.m., a 2.8 at 8:28 a.m., a 3.1 at 8:30 a.m., a 3.2 at 8:43 a.m., a 21. at 1:26 p.m., a 2.8 at 2:55 p.m. and a 2.8 at 2:56 p.m.

This story was originally published August 18, 2019 at 8:17 AM.

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Jason Tidd
The Wichita Eagle
Jason Tidd is a reporter at The Wichita Eagle covering breaking news, crime and courts.
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