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M1.5 Depth: -1.8 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 21 km E of La Pine, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 20:22:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 21 km E of La Pine, Oregon (United States) on December 17, 2025 at 20:22 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: 226 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
-1.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 20:22:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oregon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
43.66667, -121.24067
Temperature
1.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -1.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -1.8 km
Shallow
-1.8 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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