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M2.8 Depth: 5.4 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Wilzetta, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 02:53:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 02:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Wilzetta, Oklahoma (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 02:53:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Oklahoma
City
Wilzetta
County
Lincoln County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.55567, -96.74617
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.4 km
Shallow
5.4 km
5.4 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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