M 3.4 Earthquake Strikes Near Calumet, Oklahoma
A minor 3.4 magnitude earthquake occurred near Calumet, Oklahoma, on Friday morning. The shallow quake was recorded at a depth of less than one kilometer.
What Happened
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.41 ml occurred near Calumet, Oklahoma. The seismic event was recorded on Friday, February 13, 2026, at 12:48:25 UTC (6:48 AM local time).
Location Details
The earthquake was centered approximately 8 kilometers east-northeast of Calumet, Oklahoma, at coordinates 35.6272°N and 98.0248°W. The event occurred at a very shallow depth of 0.39 kilometers. Earthquakes occurring at depths of less than 20 kilometers are classified as shallow, which can sometimes make them more noticeable to those nearby despite lower magnitudes.
Impact Assessment
According to the USGS, there is no tsunami advisory associated with this inland event. At the time of reporting, no official felt reports have been submitted to the USGS, and there is no alert level color assigned to this routine seismic activity.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.5 and 3.9 are classified as minor. While they are often felt by people near the epicenter, they rarely cause structural damage. Residents in the area may experience light shaking, and aftershocks are a possibility following seismic events.
Source
Data provided by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program.
Source: USGS Official Notice