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M1.7 Depth: 4.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Stephens County, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 07:04:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 07:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Stephens County, Oklahoma (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 213 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 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.

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