M1.3 Depth: 18.6 km

M1.3 Earthquake near 4 km SW of Oregon City, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2025-07-29 17:10:14 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.3 earthquake was recorded near 4 km SW of Oregon City, Oregon (United States) on July 29, 2025 at 17:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 257 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
18.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-29 17:10:14 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
45.32467, -122.64350
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.6 km
Shallow
18.6 km
18.6 km — deeper than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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