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M3.2 Depth: 7.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near 11 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-23 20:32:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near 11 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma (United States) on May 23, 2025 at 20:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 156 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
7.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-23 20:32:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.42133, -96.88750
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.3 km
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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