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M2.4 Depth: 7.1 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Carter County, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-18 03:49:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 18, 2026 at 03:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Carter County, Oklahoma (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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