M1.8 Depth: -1.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 28 km SE of Prineville, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2025-06-06 17:27:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 6, 2025 at 17:27 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 28 km SE of Prineville, Oregon (United States). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 151 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

-1.6 km

UTC time

2025-06-06 17:27:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Oregon

Source

usgs

Coordinates

44.12183, -120.57117

Temperature

22.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

-1.6 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)

Regional average: 15.3 km

Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).

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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