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M2.2 Depth: 7.4 km

M2.2 Earthquake near 12 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 15:26:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2025 at 15:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near 12 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 165 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-23 15:26:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.42100, -96.89167
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 km
7.4 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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