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M1.8 Depth: -0.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 12 km SSW of Brookings, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 23:37:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2025 at 23:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near 12 km SSW of Brookings, Oregon (United States). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 180 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
-0.7 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 23:37:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.95300, -124.34867
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.7 km
Shallow
-0.7 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.3 km)
Regional average: 15.3 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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