M2.3 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 18 km ESE of Hinton, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 12:27:19 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 18 km ESE of Hinton, Oklahoma (United States) on December 15, 2025 at 12:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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 USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 227 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 12:27:19 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.43363, -98.15712
Temperature
0.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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