M2.6 earthquake — 195 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon
An magnitude 2.6 earthquake occurred 195 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon on Aug 22, 2026 at 13:00 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 18 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M2.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 18.1 km |
| Coordinates | 41.884, -126.696 |
| Time | Aug 22, 13:00 UTC |
| Location | 195 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmsn |
What this magnitude typically means
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Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 161 km | Aug 25, 23:02 UTC | 143 km W of Ferndale, California |
| M3.0 | 164 km | Aug 25, 22:01 UTC | 204 km W of Bandon, Oregon |
| M2.7 | 176 km | Aug 23, 18:26 UTC | 232 km W of Bandon, Oregon |
| M4.8 | 195 km | Aug 29, 02:41 UTC | 95 km W of Petrolia, CA |
| M2.6 | 220 km | Aug 28, 21:24 UTC | 66 km W of Petrolia, CA |
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.