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M1.8 Depth: -1.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 6 km ENE of Medford, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 19:31:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 17, 2025 at 19:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 6 km ENE of Medford, Oregon (United States). 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 236 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
-1.4 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 19:31:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oregon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.34583, -122.80117
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1.4 km
Shallow
-1.4 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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