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M2.3 Depth: 3.4 km

M2.3 Earthquake near OKLAHOMA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-28 20:43:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near OKLAHOMA (United States) on August 28, 2025 at 20:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 243 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
3.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-28 20:43:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.63820, -98.02930
Temperature
23.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.4 km
Shallow
3.4 km
3.4 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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