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M2.3 Depth: 3.2 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Curry County, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 16:20:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Curry County, Oregon (United States) on August 10, 2026 at 16:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 196 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
3.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-10 16:20:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Oregon
City
Curry County
County
Curry County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.26667, -124.29784
Temperature
12.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3.2 km
Shallow
3.2 km
3.2 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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