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M1.1 Depth: -0.5 km

M1.1 Earthquake near 8 km N of Philomath, Oregon

UTC time: 2026-05-06 17:10:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near 8 km N of Philomath, Oregon on May 6, 2026 at 17:10 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
-0.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 17:10:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.61767, -123.38017
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.5 km
Shallow
-0.5 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

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