Latest earthquakes near Tulsa, Oklahoma today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tulsa, Oklahoma, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tulsa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tulsa, it will show up within minutes.
Tulsa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 43 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Tulsa, Oklahoma in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tulsa in 2016. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Tulsa 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 Tulsa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tulsa 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 | 39 | 90.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 9.3% |
| 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 Tulsa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tulsa occurred on Sep 3, 2016 07:02 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 55 miles (89 km) west-northwest of Tulsa, at a depth of 4 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Tulsa in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tulsa, 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 Tulsa.
Nearest earthquakes from Tulsa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tulsa, 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 Tulsa.
When was the last earthquake in Tulsa, Oklahoma?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tulsa on the night of January 29, 2026 at 04:28 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 191km southwest of Tulsa at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tulsa, Oklahoma in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tulsa, Oklahoma?
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tulsa on the morning of September 3, 2016 at 07:02 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 89km west-northwest of Tulsa at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tulsa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tulsa, Oklahoma?
In the past 10 years, 43 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tulsa. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 85 days.
