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M1.8 Depth: 7.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 5 km E of Meridian, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-09 03:43:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 5 km E of Meridian, Oklahoma (United States) on July 9, 2025 at 03:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 218 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-09 03:43:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oklahoma
Source
usgs
Coordinates
35.84699, -97.18903
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.7 km
Shallow
7.7 km
7.7 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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