A small earthquake shook Central Kansas late Wednesday afternoon.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake happened at 4:50 PM. It was centered in Saline County, 3.1 miles south soutwest of Assaria.  The earthquake measured 2.9 in magnitude.

There were multiple reports of it being felt in Lindsborg, and Assaria.

Earthquakes of this magnitude, ranging between 2.5 and 5.4, are often felt but only cause minor damage.