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M2.3 Depth: 1.3 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 4 km WNW of Dover, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 23:36:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 22, 2025 at 23:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near 4 km WNW of Dover, Oklahoma (United States). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 157 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
1.3 km
UTC time
2025-09-22 23:36:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.99102, -97.96249
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.3 km
Shallow
1.3 km
1.3 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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