2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 8 km NNW of Velma, Oklahoma — May 5, 2023

2023-05-05 18:38:18 UTC (2023-05-05) · approx. 11:38 AM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:38 UTC≈ 11:38 AM UTC-7
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates34.532°, -97.694°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 34.53°, -97.69°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
34.5322°N
-97.6940°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ok2023itzh
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
71
Azimuthal Gap
45.0°
Min Station Distance
0.133°
RMS Residual
0.49 sec
Last Updated
2023-05-05 19:04:59 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ok2023itzh). 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 8 km NNW of Velma, Oklahoma — May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 5, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ok2023itzh/