Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 6.3 km
- Source
- USGS
Oklahoma · Woods County
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M1.5 Earthquake near Woods County, Oklahoma (United States)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Woods County, Oklahoma (United States) on August 26, 2026 at 18:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 199 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
53c6dbc373303c0e1f547f305d8f23f05930e853
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
6.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 18:44:56 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.47150,
-98.79967
Temperature
33.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.3 km
6.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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
Oklahoma
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 218 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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