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M1.5 Depth: 5.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Pittsburg County, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-22 10:50:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 22, 2026 at 10:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Pittsburg County, Oklahoma (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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