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M2.0 Depth: 5.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Stephens County, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 20:02:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 20:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Stephens County, Oklahoma (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 192 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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