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M1.6 Depth: 8.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 10 km E of Chickasha, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-23 06:49:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 10 km E of Chickasha, Oklahoma (United States) on July 23, 2025 at 06:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 227 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-23 06:49:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.04051, -97.82756
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.3 km
Shallow
8.3 km
8.3 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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