2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 2 km WSW of Jefferson, Oregon — May 16, 2025

2025-05-16 20:00:25 UTC (2025-05-16) · approx. 12:00 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time20:00 UTC≈ 12:00 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.4 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates44.715°, -123.036°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 44.72°, -123.04°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
-0.4 km
shallow crustal
Location
44.7155°N
-123.0357°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw62101617
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
13
Azimuthal Gap
146.0°
Min Station Distance
0.228°
RMS Residual
0.50 sec
Last Updated
2025-05-19 20:26:56 UTC

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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: uw62101617). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 16, 2025). M2.1 Earthquake 2 km WSW of Jefferson, Oregon — May 16, 2025. Retrieved May 19, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw62101617/