2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 10 km NW of Velma, Oklahoma — September 20, 2023

2023-09-20 22:49:25 UTC (2023-09-20) · approx. 3:49 PM UTC-7 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:49 UTC≈ 3:49 PM UTC-7
Depth14.8 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates34.515°, -97.769°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 34.52°, -97.77°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
14.8 km
shallow crustal
Location
34.5150°N
-97.7688°E

Technical Information

Event ID
ok2023smkz
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
69
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
116.0°
Min Station Distance
0.101°
RMS Residual
0.20 sec
Last Updated
2023-09-22 20:32:24 UTC

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Location

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: ok2023smkz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 20, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake 10 km NW of Velma, Oklahoma — September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/ok2023smkz/