M2.0 Depth: -1.6 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Klamath County, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 18:03:14 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 18:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Klamath County, 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: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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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 (15.4 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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    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'187 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·United States
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