A small earthquake shook North Central Kansas Thursday.

According to the According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake happened during the noon hour, at 12:18 PM.  It was centered in Russell County, 4.7 miles  south southwest of Luray.

The earthquake measured 2.7 in magnitude.

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