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M2.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near OREGON

UTC time: 2026-05-06 00:51:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 00:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near OREGON. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 00:51:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.18830, -121.32380
Temperature
17.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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