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M2.8 Depth: 8.3 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Payne County, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 16:18:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 16:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Payne County, Oklahoma (United States). 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 EMSC. United States: 166 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
8.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 16:18:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Oklahoma
City
Payne County
County
Payne County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.21120, -97.06680
Temperature
22.7°C

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