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M1.7 Depth: 3.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near 8 km SSW of Okarche, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 08:31:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2025 at 08:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near 8 km SSW of Okarche, Oklahoma (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 193 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 08:31:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.65574, -98.02237
Temperature
21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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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