Latest earthquakes near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Oklahoma City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Oklahoma City, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Oklahoma City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Oklahoma City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Oklahoma City and elsewhere.
Feb 2, 2024 11:24PM
On Friday Evening an Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake struck near Oklahoma City in The United States.
Oklahoma City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Oklahoma City in 2015. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Oklahoma City that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Oklahoma City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Oklahoma City 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 | 82 | 95.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 4.65% |
| 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 Oklahoma City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oklahoma City occurred on Sep 3, 2016 07:02 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 74 miles (119 km) north-northeast of Oklahoma City, at a depth of 4 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Oklahoma City in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma City.
Nearest earthquakes from Oklahoma City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma City.
When was the last earthquake in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Oklahoma City on the morning of October 30, 2024 at 07:45 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 162km northwest of Oklahoma City at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Oklahoma City on the morning of September 3, 2016 at 07:02 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 119km north-northeast of Oklahoma City at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Oklahoma City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
In the past 10 years, 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oklahoma City. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
