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M2.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 08:14:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Oklahoma (United States) on December 19, 2025 at 08:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 203 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 08:14:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
isc
Coordinates
34.27900, -97.56600
Temperature
-1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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