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M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near El Reno, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 10:01:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 21, 2026 at 10:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near El Reno, Oklahoma (United States). With a focal depth of about 10 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 EMSC. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 10:01:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Oklahoma
City
El Reno
County
Canadian County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.63440, -98.00940
Temperature
-3.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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