2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 4 km NE of Lafayette, Oregon — January 9, 2026

2026-01-09 21:06:41 UTC (2026-01-09) · approx. 1:06 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time21:06 UTC≈ 1:06 PM UTC-8
Depth-0.1 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.271°, -123.071°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.27°, -123.07°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
-0.1 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.2713°N
-123.0713°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw62213787
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
68
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
88.0°
Min Station Distance
0.059°
RMS Residual
0.19 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-10 00:09:33 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw62213787). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 9, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 4 km NE of Lafayette, Oregon — January 9, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw62213787/