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M1.8 Depth: 9.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Kingfisher County, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 21:22:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2026 at 21:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Kingfisher County, Oklahoma (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 147 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.4 km
Shallow
9.4 km
9.4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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