M1.6 Depth: -1.6 km

M1.6 Earthquake near 47 km W of Hines, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-12 21:53:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near 47 km W of Hines, Oregon (United States) on August 12, 2025 at 21:53 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

-1.6 km

UTC time

2025-08-12 21:53:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

City

Oregon

Source

usgs

Coordinates

43.52433, -119.66200

Temperature

34.7°C

Map

Depth profile

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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