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M1.7 Depth: 6.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 4 km NNE of Velma, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-06 12:18:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2025 at 12:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 4 km NNE of Velma, Oklahoma (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 160 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-06 12:18:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.49683, -97.66317
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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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