2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 7 km NNW of Velma, Oklahoma — May 5, 2023

2023-05-05 16:45:38 UTC (2023-05-05) · approx. 9:45 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time16:45 UTC≈ 9:45 AM UTC-7
Depth13.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates34.523°, -97.712°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 34.52°, -97.71°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
13.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
34.5227°N
-97.7122°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ok2023itvo
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
89
Azimuthal Gap
41.0°
Min Station Distance
0.127°
RMS Residual
0.42 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-05 16:54:58 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ok2023itvo). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, May 5, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 7 km NNW of Velma, Oklahoma — May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ok2023itvo/