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M1.1 Depth: 9.3 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Jackson County, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 19:43:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Jackson County, Oregon (United States) on January 16, 2026 at 19:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 226 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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