M2.5 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Canadian County (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-16 12:02:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 16, 2025 at 12:02 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Canadian County (United States). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by ISC. United States: 215 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 12:02:54 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
isc
Coordinates
35.45800, -98.15400
Temperature
2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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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