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M2.1 Depth: -0.8 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 4 km N of Sweet Home, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-02 23:16:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2025 at 23:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 4 km N of Sweet Home, Oregon (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 234 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
-0.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 23:16:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oregon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.43750, -122.73717
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.8 km
Shallow
-0.8 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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