2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 17 km NNW of Halfway, Oregon — January 12, 2026

2026-01-12 22:23:25 UTC (2026-01-12) · approx. 2:23 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time22:23 UTC≈ 2:23 PM UTC-8
Depth5.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates45.032°, -117.168°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 45.03°, -117.17°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
5.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
45.0315°N
-117.1677°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw62214032
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
70
Stations Used
10
Azimuthal Gap
70.0°
Min Station Distance
0.204°
RMS Residual
0.31 sec
Last Updated
2026-01-23 20:31:15 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw62214032). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 12, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 17 km NNW of Halfway, Oregon — January 12, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw62214032/