2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 5 km N of Velma, Oklahoma — March 6, 2023

2023-03-06 23:06:08 UTC (2023-03-06) · approx. 4:06 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:06 UTC≈ 4:06 PM UTC-7
Depth7.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates34.514°, -97.675°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 34.51°, -97.67°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
7.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
34.5135°N
-97.6747°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ok2023eorx
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
50
Azimuthal Gap
49.0°
Min Station Distance
0.157°
RMS Residual
0.33 sec
Last Updated
2023-03-07 16:28:27 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ok2023eorx). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, March 6, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 5 km N of Velma, Oklahoma — March 6, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ok2023eorx/