Quinton, OK – A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 13 kilometers west-southwest of Quinton early Monday, sending light tremors across the region. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the earthquake at 12:23 a.m. Central Time at a depth of 4.8 kilometers, placing the epicenter in southeastern Oklahoma near the Ouachita Mountains.
The quake generated minor ground shaking, classified as intensity level III on the Community Internet Intensity Map, which indicates light tremors felt indoors but unlikely to cause damage. According to the USGS, residents in the vicinity have already started reporting their experiences through the agency’s “Did You Feel It?” platform, a citizen science initiative that collects localized earthquake impact data.
USGS officials urge locals to share their observations to better assess the tremor’s reach and impact. Reporting details on tremors felt helps improve earthquake research and preparedness efforts across the region. Seismic activity of this size is common in Oklahoma and rarely causes structural damage, yet experts encourage residents to remain informed and practice safety drills for future events.
