2.5

M2.5 Earthquake 6 km WSW of Helena, Oklahoma — March 17, 2021

2021-03-17 22:59:49 UTC (2021-03-17) · approx. 3:59 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.5(ml)
Time22:59 UTC≈ 3:59 PM UTC-7
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.515°, -98.337°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.52°, -98.34°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.5 ml
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.5153°N
-98.3373°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ok2021fiug
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
96
Stations Used
54
Azimuthal Gap
95.0°
Min Station Distance
0.130°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2021-05-26 22:08:41 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ok2021fiug). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, March 17, 2021). M2.5 Earthquake 6 km WSW of Helena, Oklahoma — March 17, 2021. Retrieved May 26, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ok2021fiug/