Minor M 3.1 Earthquake Recorded Near Ratliff City, Oklahoma
A minor 3.1 magnitude earthquake occurred 6 kilometers southeast of Ratliff City, Oklahoma, at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers.
What Happened
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.1 ml was recorded near Ratliff City, Oklahoma. The seismic event occurred at 04:51:22 UTC on March 17, 2026 (11:51 PM local time on March 16).
Location Details
The earthquake’s epicenter was situated at coordinates 34.4077°N and 97.4537°W, approximately 6 km (3.7 miles) southeast of Ratliff City. The event originated at a shallow depth of 5 km. In seismology, depths less than 20 km are considered shallow, which can often make the shaking more noticeable to those nearby compared to deeper events.
Impact Assessment
There are currently no felt reports associated with this event in the USGS database. No tsunami advisories, watches, or warnings have been issued. The event has not been assigned a specific alert level color, as it is considered routine seismic activity for the region.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes with magnitudes between 2.5 and 3.9 are categorized as minor. While these events are frequently felt by residents near the epicenter, they rarely result in structural damage. Residents should be aware that minor aftershocks are possible following any seismic event.
Source
Event data and attribution provided by the USGS.
Source: USGS Official Notice