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M1.8 Depth: 6.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Klamath County, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 17:50:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 17:50 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Klamath County, Oregon (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 171 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.5 km
Shallow
6.5 km
6.5 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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