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M1.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Cherokee County, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 16:52:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Cherokee County, Oklahoma (United States) on June 16, 2026 at 16:52 UTC. 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: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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

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