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M2.7 Depth: 3.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Stephens County, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 19:37:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 19:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Stephens County, Oklahoma (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: 225 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.8 km
Shallow
3.8 km
3.8 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.

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