 Originating at 20 : 22 UTC , or around 2 : 30 local time , the earthquake was assigned a maximum intensity of VII . Minor damage occurred throughout the geographical region . Injuries were reported as well . The earthquake fractured walls , downed chimneys , and interfered with the stability of structures , even loosening stones . In Louisville and Leavenworth , chimneys fell ; in Paola , the earthquake destroyed one wall of a large post office building . Waves were observed on the Kansas River , 2 feet ( 1 m ) in height . Isolated reports from Iowa and Missouri , describing fallen and cracked plaster in Dubuque and Chillicothe , compliment additional reports of fallen plaster and roof shingles , damaged wells , and cracked walls . 
