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M1.6 Depth: 2.2 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 8 km ESE of Chickasha, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-04 20:43:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 8 km ESE of Chickasha, Oklahoma (United States) on May 4, 2025 at 20:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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: 173 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
2.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-04 20:43:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.02921, -97.84754

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.2 km
Shallow
2.2 km
2.2 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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