M1.4 Depth: 7.3 km

M1.4 Earthquake near 6 km E of Calumet, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-16 12:03:01 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 16, 2025 at 12:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near 6 km E of Calumet, Oklahoma (United States). 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 12:03:01 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.61050, -98.05333
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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