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M2.1 Earthquake near Durkee, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2026-09-29 20:11:07 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 29, 2026 at 20:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Durkee, 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: 194 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

ID
96ab3a0d3284847963f9c7c3acf7749a6ff004e6
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
-1.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-29 20:11:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Oregon
City
Durkee
County
Baker County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
44.59933, -117.45917
Temperature
22.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1.1 km
Shallow
-1.1 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.2 km)
Regional average: 15.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Jordan Craters
    Distance: 161 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'473 m ·Last eruption: -1250 ·United States
  • Diamond Craters
    Distance: 196 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'435 m ·Last eruption: -5610 ·United States
  • Black Butte Crater Lava Field
    Distance: 294 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'478 m ·Last eruption: -8180 ·United States
  • Devils Garden
    Distance: 297 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'698 m ·United States
  • Newberry
    Distance: 316 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 2'434 m ·Last eruption: 690 ·United States
  • Blue Lake Crater
    Distance: 342 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 1'136 m ·Last eruption: 680 ·United States

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 11,838 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

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