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M1.5 Depth: 24.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near 2 km NW of Sheridan, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 16:53:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near 2 km NW of Sheridan, Oregon (United States) on December 18, 2025 at 16:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 213 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
24.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 16:53:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
Oregon
Source
usgs
Coordinates
45.11567, -123.41367
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.1 km
Shallow
24.1 km
24.1 km — deeper than the regional average (15.7 km)
Regional average: 15.7 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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