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M1.8 Depth: 10.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 7 km WSW of Merlin, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2025-11-23 15:28:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 7 km WSW of Merlin, Oregon (United States) on November 23, 2025 at 15:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 193 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
10.7 km
UTC time
2025-11-23 15:28:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oregon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.48717, -123.50583
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.7 km
Shallow
10.7 km
10.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 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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