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M2.1 Depth: 5.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near 55 km W of Gold Beach, Oregon

UTC time: 2026-06-08 18:00:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 8, 2026 at 18:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near 55 km W of Gold Beach, Oregon. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-08 18:00:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.36383, -125.09300

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.1 km
Shallow
5.1 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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  • Crater Lake
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  • Cinnamon Butte
    Distance: 262 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'958 m ·United States
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