M1.9 Depth: -1.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Algoma, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 20:58:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 20:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Algoma, Oregon (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

-1.4 km

UTC time

2026-08-13 20:58:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Oregon

City

Algoma

County

Klamath County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

42.34383, -121.81150

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

-1.4 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)

Regional average: 15.4 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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