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M2.5 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Canadian County, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 07:48:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Canadian County, Oklahoma (United States) on February 18, 2026 at 07:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 205 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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