M 3.6 - 2 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma
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A magnitude 3.6 earthquake occurred 2 km southwest of Dibble, Oklahoma, on August 4, 2026, at 12:57 UTC.
What this USGS earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on September 4, 2026 and geographically references Oklahoma. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
A magnitude 3.6 ml earthquake struck 2 km SW of Dibble, Oklahoma, at a depth of 5 km. The event occurred at 12:57:01 UTC on August 4, 2026 (Unix timestamp 1788513421236).
Location Details
The epicenter was located at coordinates 35.0161°N, 97.6516°W, approximately 2 km southwest of Dibble, Oklahoma. The 5 km depth classifies this as a shallow earthquake (less than 20 km).
Impact Assessment
One felt report was received with a maximum reported intensity (CDI) of 4.1. No tsunami was generated (tsunami advisory status: 0). No alert level was issued.
What You Should Know
This was a minor earthquake (M 2.5-3.9). Such events are often felt but rarely cause damage. Residents should be aware of the possibility of aftershocks.
Source
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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