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UNITED STATES
 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
  WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
     
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
  
February 3, 2009


Marathon Oil Corporation
 __________________________________________
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware
1-5153
25-0996816
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 (State or other jurisdiction
_____________
 (Commission
______________
 (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)
  
    
5555 San Felipe Road, Houston, Texas
  
77056
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 (Address of principal executive offices)
  
___________
 (Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
  
(713) 629-6600

Not Applicable
 ______________________________________________
 Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 3, 2009, Marathon Oil Corporation issued a press release announcing fourth quarter and full year 2008 earnings. The press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits
99.1  Press Release dated February 3, 2009, issued by Marathon Oil Corporation









 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
         
   
Marathon Oil Corporation
  
        
February 3, 2009
  
By:
  
Michael K. Stewart
 
         
       
Name: Michael K. Stewart
       
Title: Vice President, Accounting and Controller





 
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Exhibit Index
     
Exhibit No.
  
Description
     
99.1
  
Press release dated February 3, 2009, announcing Marathon Oil Corporation's financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2008

 
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