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M2.3 Depth: 6.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near OKLAHOMA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-22 20:59:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2025 at 20:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near OKLAHOMA (United States). With a focal depth of about 7 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 204 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-22 20:59:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.69670, -98.04310
Temperature
33.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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