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M1.8 Depth: 3.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 9 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-21 02:59:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2025 at 02:59 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 9 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma (United States). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 180 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 02:59:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.55084, -96.74886
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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