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M1.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.0 Earthquake near Curry County, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 18:34:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 18:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Curry County, Oregon (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 165 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 18:34:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Oregon
City
Curry County
County
Curry County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.27450, -124.30000
Temperature
11.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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