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M2.4 Depth: -0.3 km

M2.4 Earthquake near United States (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 02:57:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near United States (United States) on August 9, 2026 at 02:57 UTC. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 183 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
-0.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-09 02:57:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
43.26266, -124.58633
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.3 km
Shallow
-0.3 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • North Gorda Ridge Segment
    Distance: 190 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Cinnamon Butte
    Distance: 200 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'958 m ·United States
  • Crater Lake
    Distance: 204 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'487 m ·Last eruption: -2850 ·United States
  • Davis Lake
    Distance: 226 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'163 m ·Last eruption: -2790 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 236 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • Three Sisters
    Distance: 246 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 3'159 m ·Last eruption: 439 ·United States

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