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M1.7 Depth: 3.9 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 8 km NNW of Morrison, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-28 09:32:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near 8 km NNW of Morrison, Oklahoma (United States) on August 28, 2025 at 09:32 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 227 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
3.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-28 09:32:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.36510, -97.06210
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.9 km
Shallow
3.9 km
3.9 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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