Back to map
M1.5 Depth: 3.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 11 km WSW of Blanchard, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 08:41:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 11 km WSW of Blanchard, Oklahoma (United States) on October 16, 2025 at 08:41 UTC. 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 208 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
3.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-16 08:41:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.09631, -97.77387
Temperature
14.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.7 km
Shallow
3.7 km
3.7 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Historic earthquake map · United States

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · United States

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share