M1.8 Depth: -0.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Lincoln County, Oregon (United States)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 17:16:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Lincoln County, Oregon (United States) on April 30, 2026 at 17:16 UTC. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 189 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.4 km
Shallow
-0.4 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
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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