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M1.8 Depth: 9.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 5 km ENE of Meridian, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-08 14:45:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2025 at 14:45 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 5 km ENE of Meridian, Oklahoma (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 USGS. United States: 216 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
9.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-08 14:45:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.85100, -97.19167
Temperature
29.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 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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