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M2.0 Depth: 4.8 km

M2.0 Earthquake near 8 km SW of Langlois, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-28 13:27:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near 8 km SW of Langlois, Oregon (United States) on August 28, 2025 at 13:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 234 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
4.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-28 13:27:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oregon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.86967, -124.53284
Temperature
12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.8 km
Shallow
4.8 km
4.8 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 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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