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M1.8 Depth: 3.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 9 km SE of Ratliff City, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-04 12:53:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 4, 2025 at 12:53 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 9 km SE of Ratliff City, Oklahoma (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 167 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
3.3 km
UTC time
2025-10-04 12:53:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.39816, -97.42815
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.3 km
Shallow
3.3 km
3.3 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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