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M2.2 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Jefferson County, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 18:04:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Jefferson County, Oklahoma (United States) on February 22, 2026 at 18:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 188 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

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Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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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