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M1.5 Depth: 18.7 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Douglas County, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 18:17:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 18:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Douglas County, Oregon (United States). With a focal depth of about 19 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 event was recorded by USGS. United States: 190 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.7 km
Shallow
18.7 km
18.7 km — close to the regional average (15.6 km)
Regional average: 15.6 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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