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M1.2 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Tulsa, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 17:56:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 17:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Tulsa, Oklahoma (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 163 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 17:56:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Oklahoma
City
Tulsa
County
Tulsa
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.24750, -95.82933
Temperature
37.8°C

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Depth profile

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 (15.3 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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