Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Lawton
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Lawton, Oklahoma, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 2.8, 81 km (50 mi) ESE of Lawton, on 2026-10-18.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year14
- Last 5 years55
M1+ in the last 7 days: 6. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Lawton
17 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Lawton in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2026, with 4.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Lawton
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 2 km NW of Ratliff City, Oklahoma | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 6 km | |
| 2.5 | 4 km NNE of Tatums, Oklahoma | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 0 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Lawton, answered
Was there an earthquake in Lawton today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Lawton in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Lawton?
Over the last five years there were 55 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Lawton, an average of 11 a year. 14 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 27% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Lawton in five years?
A magnitude 3.7 on Sep 25, 2023, 00:40 UTC, 58 km (36 mi) ESE of Lawton, at a depth of 20 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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