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M2.0 Depth: 15.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Oceanside, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 04:27:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Oceanside, Oregon (United States) on August 28, 2026 at 04:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 189 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 04:27:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Oregon
City
Oceanside
County
Tillamook County
Village
Oceanside
Source
usgs
Coordinates
45.45733, -123.99750
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 km
15.5 km — close to 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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