Contact | RSS | EN | DE | EL | ES | FR | IT | RU

Latest quakes in Oklahoma, USA

Latest quake
See all
Mag. 2.3 Earthquake 9.7 mi SW of Norman, Oklahoma, USA - 1 hour and 20 minutes ago
Strongest since 2023Mag. 4.0 Near El Paso, Kansas, USA - Apr 6, 2023 - 34 weeks ago
Strongest quake todayMag. 2.6 9.8 mi SW of Norman, Oklahoma, USA - 1 day 5 hours ago
- past weekMag. 2.6 9.8 mi SW of Norman, Oklahoma, USA - 1 day 5 hours ago
- past monthMag. 2.7 Kansas, Oklahoma, USA - Nov 15, 2023 - 14 days ago
- past yearMag. 4.0 Near El Paso, Kansas, USA - Apr 6, 2023 - 34 weeks ago
Press to show more
Updated: Nov 29, 2023 06:06 GMT -
Find all latest earthquakes in Oklahoma, USA, in our list below, updated every minute! Events are often reported within minutes. If you just felt a quake in or near Oklahoma, find out which quakes are happening right now!
See quake list
There were 3 quakes of magnitude 2.0+ in or near Oklahoma in the past 24 hours.

Since 2023, Oklahoma has had 1190 quakes of magnitudes up to 4.0:

  • 1 quake above magnitude 4
  • 21 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
  • 269 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
  • 899 quakes below magnitude 2 that people normally don't feel.
Read more
Show interactive Map
[smaller] [bigger]
Filter by magnitude:
all
1.0+
2.0+
3.0+
4.0+
Filter by age:
all
1d
2d
7d
14d
30d
3mo
in sec
Showing all recent or significant quakes since 2023, magnitude 3 or higher (72 out of 1190 quakes, show more):
Date and timeMag
Depth
Nearest volcano (distance)LocationDetailsMap
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 GMT (2 quakes)
Nov 28, 10:46 pm (Chicago)
(Nov 29, 04:46 GMT)
2.3

2 km
9.7 mi southwest of Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, USA More
Nov 28, 08:29 pm (Chicago)
(Nov 29, 02:29 GMT)
2.0

3 km
10.2 mi southwest of Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, USA 3 reportsMore
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 GMT (3 quakes)
Nov 28, 07:17 am (Chicago)
(Nov 28, 13:17 GMT)
2.0

6.4 km
24 mi north of El Reno, Canadian County, Oklahoma, USA More
Nov 27, 10:09 pm (Chicago)
(Nov 28, 04:09 GMT)
1.3

6.3 km
Oklahoma 2 reportsMore
Nov 27, 07:20 pm (Chicago)
(Nov 28, 01:20 GMT)
2.6

6.8 km
9.8 mi southwest of Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, USA
I FELT IT - 32 reports
More
Monday, November 27, 2023 GMT (6 quakes)
Nov 27, 02:41 pm (Chicago)
(Nov 27, 19:41 GMT)
1.3
Quarry Blast - Oklahoma More
Nov 27, 11:59 am (Chicago)
(Nov 27, 16:59 GMT)
1.3
Quarry Blast - Oklahoma 3 reportsMore
Nov 27, 02:18 am (Chicago)
(Nov 27, 08:18 GMT)
1.0

6.7 km
Oklahoma 1 reportMore
Nov 27, 02:24 am (GMT +0)
(Nov 27, 02:24 GMT)
1.8

6.4 km
9.8 mi southwest of Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, USA 1 reportMore
Nov 26, 08:13 pm (Chicago)
(Nov 27, 02:13 GMT)
1.6

5 km
9 Km W of Wardville, Oklahoma More
Nov 26, 07:04 pm (Chicago)
(Nov 27, 00:04 GMT)
1.7

4.8 km
Oklahoma More
Show more
About these data
Estimated combined seismic energy released: 1.7 x 1011 joules (48.3 megawatt hours, equivalent to 41.6 tons of TNT) | about seismic energy
Felt a quake? Report it!
Show quakes near me!

Quakes, magnitude and depth over time

Past 48 hrs
Past 7 days
14 days
30 days
1 year
Earthquake depth plot
Depth and magnitude of quakes versus time plot
Earthquake depth plot
Depth and magnitude of quakes versus time plot
Earthquake depth plot
Depth and magnitude of quakes versus time plot
Earthquake depth plot
Depth and magnitude of quakes versus time plot
Earthquake depth plot
Depth and magnitude of quakes versus time plot

Latest seismic signals

Seismic station: Wichita Mountains, Oklahoma, USA (WMOK/US network) | Show on map | Station Info
Seismic station Wichita Mountains, Oklahoma, USA: seismogram of vertical movement last 60 minutes (source: IRIS/BUD)
Seismogram (vertical component) last 60 minutes. Source: IRIS query builder webtool
Show more

Earthquake Catalog - Look up past earthquakes

Look up past earthquakes in this area by date or date range:
or
Look up quakes!
Show

Quakes, magnitude and depth over time

Past 48 hrs
Past 7 days
14 days
30 days
1 year
Earthquake depth plot
Depth and magnitude of quakes versus time plot
Earthquake depth plot
Depth and magnitude of quakes versus time plot
Earthquake depth plot
Depth and magnitude of quakes versus time plot
Earthquake depth plot
Depth and magnitude of quakes versus time plot
Earthquake depth plot
Depth and magnitude of quakes versus time plot

Interactive map

Volcanoes & Earthquakes - new app for Android

Earthquake statistics

Number of recent quakes in Oklahoma, USA, by magnitude

7 days
30 days
90 days
365 days
Mag
 
Number of quakes (21 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
-
no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
-
no quakes Mag 4 or higher
3+
-
no quakes Mag 3 or higher
2+
2 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (9.52%)
below M2
19 quakes
(90.48%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (83 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
-
no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
-
no quakes Mag 4 or higher
3+
-
no quakes Mag 3 or higher
2+
13 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (15.66%)
below M2
70 quakes
(84.34%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (309 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
-
no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
-
no quakes Mag 4 or higher
3+
4 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (1.29%)
2+
68 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (22.01%)
below M2
237 quakes
(76.7%)
Mag
 
Number of quakes (1,282 in total as 100%)
7+
-
no quakes Mag 7 or higher
6+
-
no quakes Mag 6 or higher
5+
-
no quakes Mag 5 or higher
4+
1 quake
betw. Mag 4 - 5 (0.08%)
3+
24 quakes
betw. Mag 3 - 4 (1.87%)
2+
300 quakes
betw. Mag 2 - 3 (23.4%)
below M2
957 quakes
(74.65%)
Has seismic activity increased or decreased? Check the Quake-O-Meter!

Number of earthquakes over time

Past 24 hours:
Number of quakes and energy past 24 hours
Past 30 days:
Number of quakes and energy past 30 days
Past 90 days:
Number of quakes over time
Show more

Magnitude distribution and energy released

Past 24 hrs:
Number of quakes and energy over magnitude past 24 hrs Magnitudes of quakes and energy over time past 24 hrs
Past 7 days:
Number of quakes and energy over magnitude past 7 days Magnitudes of quakes and energy over time past 7 days
Past 30 days:
Number of quakes and energy over magnitude past 30 days Magnitudes of quakes and energy over time past 30 days

Oklahoma Earthquake FAQ

Why does Oklahoma have so many earthquakes recently?

Bar graph showing the number of M3+ Earthquakes in Oklahoma vs California from 1990 to 2019. California earthquake counts are shown as a blue bar and Oklahoma earthquake counts are shown as a red bar. (image: USGS)
Bar graph showing the number of M3+ Earthquakes in Oklahoma vs California from 1990 to 2019. California earthquake counts are shown as a blue bar and Oklahoma earthquake counts are shown as a red bar. (image: USGS)

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 20 minutes ago: Weak mag. 2.3 earthquake - 9.7 mi southwest of Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, USA, on Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023 10:46 pm (Chicago time).

How many quakes were there in Oklahoma since 2023?

Since 2023, Oklahoma was shaken by 1 quake of magnitude 4.0, 21 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 269 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. There were also 899 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel.

What was the strongest quake in Oklahoma since 2023?

The strongest earthquake in Oklahoma since 2023 occurred 34 weeks ago: Moderate mag. 4.0 earthquake - Near El Paso, Kansas, USA, on Thursday, Apr 6, 2023 03:57 am (Chicago time).

Try our free app!
Volcanoes & Earthquakes - new app for Android
Android | iOS version

Support us - Help us upgrade our services!

We truly love working to bring you the latest volcano and earthquake data from around the world. Maintaining our website and our free apps does require, however, considerable time and resources.
We need financing to increase hard- and software capacity as well as support our editor team. We're aiming to achieve uninterrupted service wherever an earthquake or volcano eruption unfolds, and your donations can make it happen! Every donation will be highly appreciated. If you find the information useful and would like to support our team in integrating further features, write great content, and in upgrading our soft- and hardware, please make a donation (PayPal or Online credit card payment).

Planned features:
  • Improved multilanguage support
  • Tsunami alerts
  • Faster responsiveness
Thanks to your past donations, these features have been added recently:
  • Design upgrade
  • Detailed quake stats
  • Additional seismic data sources
Download and Upgrade the Volcanoes & Earthquakes app to get one of the fastest seismic and volcano alerts online:
Android | IOS
Thank you!
Stop Russia's Agression - Support Ukraine
Significant parts of this website use brilliant open-source software developed by Ukrainians. Russia's unprovoked war has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions, and the beautiful country of Ukraine is being destroyed. We cannot be silent even if the topic of this website has nothing to do with politics.
If you like to support Ukraine from abroad:
Ukrainians recommend the Come Back Alive charity. For other options, see StandWithUkraine.
Sources: VolcanoDiscovery / VolcanoAdventures and other sources as noted.
Use of material: Most text and images on our websites are owned by us. Re-use is generally not permitted without authorization. Contact us for licensing rights.
Volcanoes & Earthquakes
VolcanoDiscovery Home
Volcanoes | Earthquakes | Photos | Volcano News | App
Adventure & Study Travel
Tours to Volcanoes and Volcanic Areas: walking tours, photo tours, study tours
Tours & Dates | FAQ | About us
Get our newsletter!
Company info
Contact | Legal info | Terms & conditions
Follow us
Follow us on facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Visit our Youtube channel
EN | DE | EL | ES | FR | IT | RU
VolcanoDiscovery GmbH, Germany, Reg. nr.: HRB 103744, EU Tax Id: DE 297 465 123 owned and created by
Dr. Tom Pfeiffer, volcanologist, volcano photographer, tour organizer member of
IAVCEI
Volcanological Society
Ecotourism Greece
Insured by R+V
VolcanoDiscovery © 2004- All Rights Reserved | Privacy - cookie settings