M1.8 Depth: -1.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-22 20:08:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Baker County, Oregon (United States) on July 22, 2026 at 20:08 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 179 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

-1.6 km

UTC time

2026-07-22 20:08:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

United States

State

Oregon

City

Baker County

County

Baker County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

44.53683, -117.45133

Temperature

31.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

-1.6 km

0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)

Regional average: 15.5 km

Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).

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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