2.2

M2.2 Earthquake 5 km W of Merrill, Oregon — March 31, 2026

2026-03-31 21:57:10 UTC (2026-03-31) · approx. 1:57 PM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.2(ml)
Time21:57 UTC≈ 1:57 PM UTC-8
Depth-1.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates42.020°, -121.668°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 42.02°, -121.67°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.2 ml
Depth
-1.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
42.0198°N
-121.6682°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw62230137
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
74
Stations Used
8
Azimuthal Gap
186.0°
Min Station Distance
0.225°
RMS Residual
0.17 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-02 22:21:42 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw62230137). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 31, 2026). M2.2 Earthquake 5 km W of Merrill, Oregon — March 31, 2026. Retrieved April 2, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw62230137/