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M0.8 Depth: 5.8 km

M0.8 Earthquake near Deschutes County, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 17:22:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 17:22 UTC, a magnitude M0.8 earthquake occurred near Deschutes County, Oregon (United States). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 153 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.8 km
Shallow
5.8 km
5.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.8 km)
Regional average: 15.8 km
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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