Latest quakes in or near Oklahoma, USA, in the past 48 hours on Thursday, August 18, 2022 - list, stats and map
Quakes in the past 48 hours:
- 2 quakes above magnitude 2
- 6 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.
Latest quake: Mag. 1.7 | 10 Km W of Lamont, Oklahoma -
Strongest quake: Mag. 2.7 | 29 mi NW of Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, USA -
- Today: Mag. 1.9 on Wednesday, Aug 17, 2022 at 5:49 am (GMT -5) – 6 Km NW of Medford, Oklahoma
- Past 7 days: Mag. 2.7 on Tuesday, Aug 16, 2022 at 11:25 am (GMT -5) – 29 mi NW of Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, USA
- Past 30 days: Mag. 3.1 on Friday, Jul 22, 2022 at 2:37 am (GMT -5) – 20 mi S of Spur, Dickens County, Texas, USA
- Past 90 days: Mag. 3.5 on Sunday, Jun 5, 2022 at 2:24 am (GMT -5) – 18 mi NE of McAlester, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, USA
- Past 365 days: Mag. 4.6 on Monday, Dec 27, 2021 at 7:56 pm (GMT -6) – 26 mi SW of Vernon, Wilbarger County, Texas, USA
Recent quakes above magnitude 1.0 in or near Oklahoma, USA (updated )
Past 24 hours: | 3 quakes |
Past 7 days: | 26 quakes | 3 quakes M2+ |
Past 30 days: | 94 quakes | 11 quakes M2+ | 1 quake M3+ |
Past 90 days: | 282 quakes | 45 quakes M2+ | 7 quakes M3+ |
Past 365 days: | 1,350 quakes | 313 quakes M2+ | 30 quakes M3+ | 3 quakes M4+ |
Quakes in nearby regions
Quakes in or near Oklahoma, USA | Worldwide
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Thursday, August 18, 2022 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Aug 17, 2022 7:41 pm (GMT -5) (Aug 18, 2022 00:41 GMT) | 1.7 3.9 km | 10 Km W of Lamont, Oklahoma | More | Map | |
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 GMT (2 quakes) | |||||
Aug 17, 2022 5:49 am (GMT -5) (Aug 17, 2022 10:49 GMT) | 1.9 7.4 km | 6 Km NW of Medford, Oklahoma | More | Map | |
Aug 16, 2022 9:27 pm (GMT -5) (Aug 17, 2022 02:27 GMT) | 1.7 8 km | 12 Km N of Alex, Oklahoma | More | Map | |
Tuesday, August 16, 2022 GMT (5 quakes) | |||||
Aug 16, 2022 12:27 pm (GMT -5) (Aug 16, 2022 17:27 GMT) | 1.2 | Quarry Blast - 5 Km NNE of Limestone, Oklahoma | More | Map | |
Aug 16, 2022 11:25 am (GMT -5) (Aug 16, 2022 16:25 GMT) | 2.7 4.8 km | 29 mi northwest of Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, USA I FELT IT | More | Map | |
Aug 16, 2022 11:04 am (GMT -5) (Aug 16, 2022 16:04 GMT) | 1.2 7.9 km | 5 Km ESE of Wayne, Oklahoma | More | Map | |
Aug 16, 2022 4:29 am (GMT -5) (Aug 16, 2022 09:29 GMT) | 2.1 14 km | 18 mi southwest of Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma, USA | More | Map | |
Aug 16, 2022 3:02 am (GMT -5) (Aug 16, 2022 08:02 GMT) | 1.5 10.2 km | 14 Km ENE of Leon, Oklahoma | More | Map |
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Oklahoma Earthquake FAQ
Why does Oklahoma have so many earthquakes recently?
Beginning in 2009, seismic activity in Oklahoma has been seeing a surge in seismicity. USGS published a statistics showing that during 2014-17, Oklahoma surpassed California in the number of quake of magnitude 3 and higher.
Most of the earthquakes in Oklahoma are caused, directly or indirectly, by oil and gas exploration. Although it does play a role, the process of fracking seems not to be the main culprit. According to USGS scientists, the vast majority of the recent quakes in Oklahoma were caused by the industrial practice known as "wastewater disposal".
During wastewater disposal fluid waste from oil and gas production is pumped deep underground at depths far below ground water or drinking water aquifers.
In Oklahoma over 90% of the wastewater that is injected comes as a byproduct of oil extraction process and not waste frack fluid. (Source: USGS)
When was the latest earthquake in Oklahoma?
The last earthquake in Oklahoma occurred 1 hour and 11 minutes ago: Minor mag. 1.7 earthquake - 10 Km W of Lamont, Oklahoma, on Wednesday, Aug 17, 2022 at 7:41 pm (GMT -5).
How many quakes were there in Oklahoma in the past 48 hours?
In the past 48 hours, Oklahoma, USA had 8 quakes up to magnitude 2.7.
What was the strongest quake in Oklahoma in the past 48 hours?
The strongest earthquake in Oklahoma in the past 48 hours occurred 1 day 9 hours ago: Weak mag. 2.7 earthquake - 29 mi northwest of Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma, USA, on Tuesday, Aug 16, 2022 at 11:25 am (GMT -5).
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