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M2.8 Depth: 1.2 km

M2.8 Earthquake near 18 km W of Union City, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 11:11:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near 18 km W of Union City, Oklahoma (United States) on December 15, 2025 at 11:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 227 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 11:11:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.39399, -98.14611
Temperature
-1.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.2 km
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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