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M2.0 Depth: 7.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Harper County, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-03-02 11:12:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Harper County, Oklahoma (United States) on March 2, 2026 at 11:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 155 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 km
7.8 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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