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M2.1 Depth: 5.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 16 km ESE of Hinton, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 18:40:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 14, 2025 at 18:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 16 km ESE of Hinton, Oklahoma (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 200 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 18:40:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.42160, -98.18266
Temperature
-1.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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