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M2.0 Depth: 5.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 5 km SSE of Ratliff City, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 00:10:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 00:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near 5 km SSE of Ratliff City, Oklahoma (United States). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-12 00:10:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
34.40591, -97.48569
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 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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