2.1

M2.1 Earthquake near Oregon — August 16, 2023

2023-08-16 15:03:15 UTC (2023-08-16) · approx. 7:03 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time15:03 UTC≈ 7:03 AM UTC-8
Depth-0.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.787°, -122.663°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.79°, -122.66°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
-0.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.7872°N
-122.6627°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw61941627
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
14
Azimuthal Gap
81.0°
Min Station Distance
0.029°
RMS Residual
0.24 sec
Last Updated
2023-08-17 15:51:38 UTC

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Location

Oregon
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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 2.1 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw61941627). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, August 16, 2023). M2.1 Earthquake near Oregon — August 16, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw61941627/