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M2.0 Depth: 3.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near El Reno, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 14:27:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near El Reno, Oklahoma (United States) on February 26, 2026 at 14:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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 EMSC. United States: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
3.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-26 14:27:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Oklahoma
City
El Reno
County
Canadian County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.63400, -98.01850
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.5 km
Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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