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M2.0 Depth: 5.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near El Reno, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 00:49:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 27, 2026 at 00:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near El Reno, Oklahoma (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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 USGS. United States: 197 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-27 00:49:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Oklahoma
City
El Reno
County
Canadian County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.62900, -98.02767
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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