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M2.2 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Kay County, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 08:24:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 22, 2026 at 08:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Kay County, Oklahoma (United States). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 08:24:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Oklahoma
City
Kay County
County
Kay County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.85940, -97.43770
Temperature
-3.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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