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M0.3 Depth: 4.3 km

M0.3 Earthquake near 5 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2025-09-02 01:53:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2025 at 01:53 UTC, a magnitude M0.3 earthquake occurred near 5 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 241 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M0.3
Depth
4.3 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 01:53:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oregon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
45.33150, -121.70033
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.3 km
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 km — shallower than 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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