2.6

M2.6 Earthquake 5 km N of Ames, Oklahoma — April 12, 2021

2021-04-12 22:05:43 UTC (2021-04-12) · approx. 3:05 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.6(ml)
Time22:05 UTC≈ 3:05 PM UTC-7
Depth7.9 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates36.297°, -98.178°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 36.30°, -98.18°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.6 ml
Depth
7.9 km
shallow crustal
Location
36.2973°N
-98.1783°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ok2021hefo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
106
Stations Used
100
Azimuthal Gap
27.0°
0
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2021-06-19 21:25:16 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.6 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ok2021hefo). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, April 12, 2021). M2.6 Earthquake 5 km N of Ames, Oklahoma — April 12, 2021. Retrieved June 19, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ok2021hefo/