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M2.3 Depth: 2.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Klamath County, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 17:51:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 17:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Klamath County, Oregon (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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 EMSC. United States: 172 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 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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