M2.8 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near El Reno, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 08:39:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 9, 2026 at 08:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near El Reno, Oklahoma (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-09 08:39:09 UTC
Local time
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Source
isc
Coordinates
35.62200, -98.02600
Temperature
6.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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