M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Canadian County, Oklahoma (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 04:13:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Canadian County, Oklahoma (United States) on February 16, 2026 at 04:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 198 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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