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M1.4 Depth: -0.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Fernwood, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 21:18:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 21:18 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Fernwood, 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 155 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
-0.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 21:18:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Oregon
City
Fernwood
County
Clackamas County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
45.13917, -122.47033
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.6 km
Shallow
-0.6 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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