Live seismic activity in Oklahoma — updated every 60 seconds from USGS data. Oklahoma went from a couple of M3+ earthquakes a year to hundreds, with most of the increase linked to wastewater disposal from oil and gas operations.
See real‑time seismic activity in Oklahoma. This page shows all earthquakes from the last 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.
Oklahoma went from a couple of M3+ earthquakes a year before 2009 to hundreds a year by 2014–2015, with most of the increase linked to wastewater disposal from oil and gas operations. Rates have fallen since regulators required reductions in disposal volumes, but felt earthquakes still occur. Major faults include the Meers Fault, the Nemaha Fault Zone, and the Wilzetta Fault system. Notable quakes include the 2016 Pawnee earthquake (M5.8), the 2011 Prague earthquake (M5.7) and the 2016 Cushing earthquake (M5.0). The seismic risk is moderate. Tectonically, Oklahoma lies on intraplate crust, where ancient faults are being reactivated by changes in underground fluid pressure. This page provides real‑time USGS data and historical context for Oklahoma.
See earthquakes today in Oklahoma with real‑time USGS data. Filter by magnitude, depth, and find earthquakes near me in Oklahoma. Updated every 60 seconds.
The region is defined by Meers Fault, Nemaha Fault Zone, Wilzetta Fault system, and the risk level is classified as Moderate. With a population of 4.0 million, understanding local seismic hazards is crucial.
Oklahoma lies on Intraplate – ancient faults reactivated by induced seismicity. The movement of these plates builds up stress, which is released as earthquakes. In subduction zones, one plate dives beneath another, generating some of the largest quakes on Earth. In some regions, strike‑slip faults produce frequent moderate earthquakes.
Use the live map above – it shows all earthquakes from the last 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS. Click any dot for details.
The strongest recorded earthquake in Oklahoma was the 2016 Pawnee earthquake (M5.8). 2016 Pawnee (M5.8)
Oklahoma experiences approximately 50-200 earthquakes per year, with 5-20 felt (M3.0+) and 0-2 potentially damaging events (M5.0+) annually, according to USGS historical data.
The most recent major earthquake in Oklahoma was the 2016 Pawnee earthquake (M5.8). 2016 Pawnee (M5.8)
Yes. Oklahoma is crossed by Meers Fault, Nemaha Fault Zone, Wilzetta Fault system, making it prone to seismic activity. The seismic risk level is classified as Moderate.
Drop, cover, and hold on. Stay away from windows, and if outdoors, move to an open area. After the shaking stops, check for injuries and be ready for aftershocks. Prepare an emergency kit with water, food, first aid, and a flashlight.
Data sources: USGS real‑time feed, USGS historical archive, and Wikipedia. Page refreshes live earthquake data every 60 seconds.