Indiana vs Kansas Earthquake Risk

Indiana and Kansas share the same risk score of 2/10 (Low). Both states face similar levels of seismic hazard, though the specific fault systems and earthquake characteristics differ.

Indiana averages approximately 5 earthquakes per year, while Kansas averages about 20 per year. Kansas experiences roughly 15 more earthquakes annually.

Indiana is associated with Wabash Valley Seismic Zone. Kansas is associated with Induced seismicity (near OK border). These fault systems determine the type and frequency of seismic activity each state experiences.

In Indiana, approximately 5% of the population lives in areas at risk from earthquakes, compared to 5% in Kansas. Kansas has a larger percentage of residents exposed to seismic hazard.

Indiana's most notable earthquake: 2008 Mt. Carmel (M5.2, nearby). Kansas's most notable earthquake: 2014 Harper County (M4.9). These historical events illustrate the seismic potential of each state.