2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 5 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon — January 17, 2021

2021-01-17 23:27:09 UTC (2021-01-17) · approx. 3:27 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time23:27 UTC≈ 3:27 PM UTC-8
Depth5.2 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.331°, -121.690°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.33°, -121.69°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
5.2 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.3313°N
-121.6898°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw61699332
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
12
Azimuthal Gap
132.0°
Min Station Distance
0.015°
RMS Residual
0.15 sec
Last Updated
2025-03-09 15:56:22 UTC

Nearby Earthquakes (Last 7 Days)

4.2
6 km WNW of Wauna, Washington
2 days ago · 27.9 km deep
2.6
23 km N of Trout Lake, Washington
4 days ago · -1.1 km deep

Actions

View on USGSDid You Feel It?

Location

Oregon
View all Oregon earthquakes

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

Learn more about magnitude →

Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw61699332). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, January 17, 2021). M2.1 Earthquake 5 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon — January 17, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw61699332/