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M2.0 Depth: 16.4 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Linn County, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 20:38:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 20:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Linn County, Oregon (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 199 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
16.4 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 20:38:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Oregon
City
Linn County
County
Linn County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.61666, -122.81567
Temperature
21.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.4 km
Shallow
16.4 km
16.4 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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