2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 28 km W of Yachats, Oregon — August 16, 2020

2020-08-16 19:18:00 UTC (2020-08-16) · approx. 11:18 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time19:18 UTC≈ 11:18 AM UTC-8
Depth23.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.349°, -124.462°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.35°, -124.46°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
23.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.3493°N
-124.4620°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw61659717
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
73
Stations Used
20
Azimuthal Gap
142.0°
Min Station Distance
0.265°
RMS Residual
0.26 sec
Last Updated
2025-03-09 00:51:10 UTC

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw61659717). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2020, August 16, 2020). M2.2 Earthquake 28 km W of Yachats, Oregon — August 16, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw61659717/