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USGSOctober 12, 2026

M3.0 earthquake, 7 km N of Alex, Oklahoma

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded 7 km N of Alex, Oklahoma at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 9,802nd earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M3.0

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
7 km N of Alex, Oklahoma
State
Oklahoma
Magnitude
3.0 (Lg-wave magnitude)
Depth
10.1 km
Time
2026-10-12 05:38:55 UTC
Felt reports
6 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 3.8)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
34.978, -97.788
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

Warnings and earthquakes in OklahomaEarthquakes, October 2026

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