Latest earthquakes near Oklahoma City, Oklahoma today

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List of latest earthquakes near Oklahoma City.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 5, 2024 02:18AM
(Chicago)
M 2.0 43 mi E
from Oklahoma City
Nov 5, 2024 12:52AM
(Chicago)
M 2.0 48 mi NNW
from Oklahoma City
Nov 4, 2024 05:13PM
(Chicago)
M 2.0 94 mi NNW
from Oklahoma City
Nov 2, 2024 06:27AM
(Chicago)
M 2.4 25 mi NNW
from Oklahoma City
Oct 30, 2024 07:45AM
(Chicago)
M 2.4 101 mi NW
from Oklahoma City
Oct 29, 2024 01:27AM
(Chicago)
M 2.2 106 mi NNW
from Oklahoma City
Oct 28, 2024 12:31PM
(Chicago)
M 2.7 99 mi NW
from Oklahoma City
Oct 28, 2024 11:14AM
(Chicago)
M 2.6 100 mi NW
from Oklahoma City
Oct 28, 2024 12:23AM
(Chicago)
M 2.7 116 mi ESE
from Oklahoma City
Oct 27, 2024 05:28AM
(Chicago)
M 2.3 29 mi W
from Oklahoma City
Oct 26, 2024 02:41PM
(Chicago)
M 2.3 55 mi WNW
from Oklahoma City
Oct 20, 2024 08:35PM
(Chicago)
M 2.1 91 mi NW
from Oklahoma City
Oct 20, 2024 05:45AM
(Chicago)
M 2.5 50 mi S
from Oklahoma City
Oct 19, 2024 06:30PM
(Chicago)
M 3.0 86 mi N
from Oklahoma City
Oct 16, 2024 12:04PM
(Chicago)
M 2.1 116 mi NW
from Oklahoma City
Oct 14, 2024 03:59PM
(Chicago)
M 2.0 74 mi SSE
from Oklahoma City
Oct 6, 2024 10:01PM
(Chicago)
M 2.0 43 mi E
from Oklahoma City
Oct 6, 2024 01:30AM
(Chicago)
M 2.2 99 mi NW
from Oklahoma City
Oct 3, 2024 03:42PM
(Chicago)
M 2.1 71 mi SSE
from Oklahoma City
Oct 3, 2024 11:38AM
(Chicago)
M 2.0 138 mi ENE
from Oklahoma City
Oct 1, 2024 01:19PM
(Chicago)
M 2.2 143 mi E
from Oklahoma City
Sep 30, 2024 12:30PM
(Chicago)
M 2.5 25 mi S
from Oklahoma City
Sep 29, 2024 10:49PM
(Chicago)
M 2.3 71 mi SE
from Oklahoma City
Sep 29, 2024 06:24PM
(Chicago)
M 2.4 25 mi S
from Oklahoma City
Sep 29, 2024 11:19AM
(Chicago)
M 2.2 25 mi S
from Oklahoma City

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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.

Oklahoma City Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
8 Yearly
Within 186 mi, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Nov 5, 2024 02:18

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Oklahoma City with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Oklahoma City (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.8
On Sep 3, 2016 07:02.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 5.8
On Sep 3, 2016 07:02.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Oklahoma City.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 3, 2016 07:02AM
(Chicago)
M 5.8 74 mi NNE
from Oklahoma City
Feb 2, 2024 11:24PM
(Chicago)
M 5.1 43 mi E
from Oklahoma City
Feb 13, 2016 11:07AM
(Chicago)
M 5.1 97 mi NW
from Oklahoma City
Nov 6, 2016 07:44PM
(Chicago)
M 5.0 54 mi NE
from Oklahoma City
Nov 12, 2014 03:40PM
(Chicago)
M 4.9 125 mi N
from Oklahoma City
Nov 30, 2015 03:49AM
(Chicago)
M 4.7 94 mi NNW
from Oklahoma City
Jan 6, 2016 10:27PM
(Chicago)
M 4.7 97 mi NW
from Oklahoma City
Jan 6, 2016 10:27PM
(Chicago)
M 4.7 98 mi NW
from Oklahoma City
Nov 19, 2015 01:42AM
(Chicago)
M 4.7 98 mi NNW
from Oklahoma City
Apr 9, 2018 05:22AM
(Chicago)
M 4.6 52 mi N
from Oklahoma City

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Oklahoma City.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 13, 2024 05:36AM
(Chicago)
M 4.1 16 mi NNE
from Oklahoma City
Jan 1, 2016 05:39AM
(Chicago)
M 4.2 15 mi NNE
from Oklahoma City
Jan 12, 2024 09:46PM
(Chicago)
M 4.3 16 mi NNE
from Oklahoma City
Aug 2, 2017 09:56PM
(Chicago)
M 4.2 16 mi NNE
from Oklahoma City
Dec 29, 2015 05:39AM
(Chicago)
M 4.3 15 mi NNE
from Oklahoma City
Jun 20, 2015 12:10AM
(Chicago)
M 4.0 20 mi NNE
from Oklahoma City
Apr 7, 2016 05:27PM
(Chicago)
M 4.2 24 mi NE
from Oklahoma City
Apr 8, 2015 03:52PM
(Chicago)
M 4.0 25 mi NNE
from Oklahoma City
Aug 17, 2016 08:34AM
(Chicago)
M 4.0 29 mi ENE
from Oklahoma City
Apr 27, 2015 05:22PM
(Chicago)
M 4.1 33 mi NNE
from Oklahoma City

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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 magnitude earthquake hit near Oklahoma City on the night of November 5, 2024 at 02:18 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 70km east of Oklahoma City at a depth of 4km 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.