Earthquakes in Oklahoma

0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M2.7

Earthquake Map

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 35.47°, -97.52°

Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)

Dataset at a glance — Oklahoma

Over the past 30 days, Oklahoma has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. The remaining 2 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km). 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 18 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. All 2 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.

Leading the list is a magnitude 2.7 event near 8 km WSW of Okarche, Oklahoma at 7.3 km depth, which drew 5 felt reports from the public. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 2.6 near 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma, trails by 0.1 magnitude units — a narrow gap, indicating two comparably energetic events in the current window.

Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.

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Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-06-20 2026-06-20 20:23:35 UTC	2.7mb_lg	8 km WSW of Okarche, Oklahoma 35.688°, -98.058°	7.3 km	5	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 20, 2026 at 20:23 UTC, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck 8 km WSW of Okarche, Oklahoma. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Oklahoma over the past 30 days. A small number of nearby observers (5) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 7.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 35.688°, -98.058°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-13 2026-06-13 04:55:20 UTC	2.6ml	6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma 35.669°, -97.404°	7.3 km	13	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma on June 13, 2026 at 04:55 UTC. Of every earthquake currently listed for Oklahoma, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. Nearby residents submitted 13 felt reports to the USGS DYFI platform. At a depth of 7.3 km, the event was shallow crustal. Geolocation places the event at 35.669°N, -97.404°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.

Legend:

Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)

Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports

MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)

Alert: PAGER alert level

Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)

Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist

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Earthquake Statistics

Last 24 Hours0

Last 30 Days2

2026 (M2.5+)29

Largest (30 Days)

M2.7

8 km WSW of Okarche, Oklahoma

2026-06-20

Largest in 2026

M3.6

7 km ENE of Calumet, Oklahoma

2026-02-16

Seismic Risk Level

Moderate

Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.

About Oklahoma

Oklahoma has experienced a dramatic increase in seismic activity since 2009, largely attributed to wastewater injection from oil and gas operations. The state now rivals California in the number of felt earthquakes.

Oklahoma Earthquakes 2026

In 2026, Oklahoma has recorded 29 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Oklahoma in 2026 was a magnitude 3.6 event near Calumet, Oklahoma.

Seismic Activity in Oklahoma

Oklahoma has a Moderate seismic risk level based on historical earthquake data and proximity to active fault lines.

Over the past 30 days, there have been 2 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 2.7 event near 8 km WSW of Okarche, Oklahoma.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many earthquakes occur in Oklahoma?

In the past 30 days, 2 earthquakes have been recorded in the Oklahoma region.

What was the biggest recent earthquake in Oklahoma?

The largest recent earthquake in the Oklahoma area was a magnitude 2.7 event that occurred 8 km WSW of Okarche, Oklahoma.

Is Oklahoma at risk for earthquakes?

Oklahoma has a moderate seismic risk level. Oklahoma has experienced a dramatic increase in seismic activity since 2009, largely attributed to wastewater injection from oil and gas operations. The state now rivals California in the number of felt earthquakes.

How can I prepare for earthquakes in Oklahoma?

Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.