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M3.1 Depth: 7.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OKLAHOMA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 20:32:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2025 at 20:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near OKLAHOMA (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 156 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-23 20:32:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.42130, -96.88750
Temperature
25.4°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 (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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