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M0.2 Depth: 12.5 km

M0.2 Earthquake near Curry County, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 16:20:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.2 earthquake was recorded near Curry County, Oregon (United States) on July 28, 2026 at 16:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M0.2
Depth
12.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 16:20:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Oregon
City
Curry County
County
Curry County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.26100, -124.34650
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.5 km
Shallow
12.5 km
12.5 km — close to the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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