Latest earthquakes near Norman, Oklahoma today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Norman, Oklahoma, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Norman? If an earthquake is happening right now near Norman, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Norman Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Norman. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Norman and elsewhere.
Jul 23, 2026 05:21AM
Unusually powerful M5.0 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night near Pampa in The United States.
Norman Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Norman, Oklahoma in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Norman in 2016. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Norman that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Norman in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Norman during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 29 | 93.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 6.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Norman
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Norman occurred on Feb 2, 2024 23:24 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 43 miles (70 km) east-northeast of Norman, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Norman in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5.8 earthquake struck on Sep 3, 2016 07:02, 88 miles (141 km) east-northeast of Norman. It is the strongest earthquake near Norman in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Norman, Oklahoma in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Norman.
Nearest earthquakes from Norman
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Norman, Oklahoma. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Norman.
When was the last earthquake in Norman, Oklahoma?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Norman on the night of September 4, 2026 at 04:17 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 29km southwest of Norman at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Norman, Oklahoma in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Norman, Oklahoma?
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Norman on the morning of September 3, 2016 at 07:02 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 141km north-northeast of Norman at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Norman since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Norman, Oklahoma?
In the past 10 years, 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Norman. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 118 days.
