Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M1.6 earthquake 9 km NE of Blackwell, Oklahoma
A magnitude 1.6 earthquake struck 9 km NE of Blackwell, Oklahoma at Oct 17, 2026, 04:09 UTC, at a depth of 19 km. The epicentre was 20 km (12 mi) NNW of Ponca City.
Details
| Magnitude | 1.6 ml |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 17, 2026, 04:09 UTC |
| Depth | 18.5 km |
| Coordinates | 36.860, -97.201 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 4 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 4 km | |
| 1.8 | 9 km NW of Renfrow, Oklahoma | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 2 km | |
| 1.5 | 8 km NNW of Hunter, Oklahoma | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 7 km | |
| 1.2 | 15 km NNE of Morrison, Oklahoma | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 7 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.