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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near OKLAHOMA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 11:11:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near OKLAHOMA (United States) on December 15, 2025 at 11:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 228 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 11:11:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.41460, -98.14790
Temperature
-1.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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