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M2.3 Depth: 0.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 1 km E of Durant, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-21 08:53:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 21, 2025 at 08:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 1 km E of Durant, Oklahoma (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 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: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
0.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 08:53:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
33.99258, -96.35858
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.2 km
Shallow
0.2 km
0.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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