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M2.3 Depth: 45.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Sunnyridge, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 12:29:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 12:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Sunnyridge, Oregon (United States). With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 163 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 12:29:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Oregon
City
Sunnyridge
County
Lincoln County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.58500, -123.92230
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 km
45 km — deeper than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 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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