Earthquake measuring 2.8 on Richter Scale hits Kansas

An earthquake measuring 2.8 on the Richter Scale hit south-central Kansas overnight.

The Wichita Eagle reports the quake, which struck about midnight Thursday, was the closest earthquake to Wichita. The quake was reported less than a mile southeast of Cheney, which is about 30 miles west of Wichita.

No damage was reported.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the earthquake’s epicenter was about three miles deep.

This story was originally published July 10, 2015 at 1:25 PM with the headline "Earthquake measuring 2.8 on Richter Scale hits Kansas."