2.1

M2.1 Earthquake 5 km SSW of Merrill, Oregon — August 13, 2026

2026-08-13 18:03:13 UTC (2026-08-13) · approx. 10:03 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM2.1(ml)
Time18:03 UTC≈ 10:03 AM UTC-8
Depth-1.6 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates41.982°, -121.633°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 41.98°, -121.63°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.1 ml
Depth
-1.6 km
shallow crustal
Location
41.9817°N
-121.6335°E

Technical Information

Event ID
uw714078381
Event Type
explosion
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
67
Stations Used
11
Azimuthal Gap
176.0°
Min Station Distance
0.267°
RMS Residual
0.43 sec
Last Updated
2026-09-10 22:36:36 UTC

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: uw714078381). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 13, 2026). M2.1 Earthquake 5 km SSW of Merrill, Oregon — August 13, 2026. Retrieved September 10, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/uw714078381/