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M1.7 Depth: -1.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Brightwood, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 20:01:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2026 at 20:01 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Brightwood, Oregon (United States). 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: 208 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
-1.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 20:01:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Oregon
City
Brightwood
County
Clackamas County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
45.38950, -122.01017
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1.6 km
Shallow
-1.6 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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