M2.3 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near 17 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-14 22:19:16 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near 17 km S of Calumet, Oklahoma (United States) on December 14, 2025 at 22:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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: 211 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 22:19:16 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.44821, -98.13811
Temperature
-4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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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