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M2.1 Depth: 2.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near OREGON (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-24 18:46:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 24, 2026 at 18:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near OREGON (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 188 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
2.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-24 18:46:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oregon
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.49250, -122.23380
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.1 km
Shallow
2.1 km
2.1 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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