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M-0.1 Depth: 13.9 km

M-0.1 Earthquake near Curry County, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 18:19:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M-0.1 earthquake was recorded near Curry County, Oregon (United States) on August 12, 2026 at 18:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 197 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M-0.1
Depth
13.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 18:19:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Oregon
City
Curry County
County
Curry County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.27667, -124.30333
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.9 km
Shallow
13.9 km
13.9 km — close to the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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