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M1.8 Depth: 2.8 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Atoka County, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 20:19:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Atoka County, Oklahoma (United States) on August 8, 2026 at 20:19 UTC. 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.8 km
Shallow
2.8 km
2.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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