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M4.9 Depth: 11.2 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 167 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon

UTC time: 2025-09-09 05:59:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 9, 2025 at 05:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 167 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 05:59:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.43000, -126.49320
Temperature
17.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • North Gorda Ridge Segment
    Distance: 36 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 55 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 182 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • East Blanco Depression
    Distance: 342 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Undersea Features
  • Crater Lake
    Distance: 363 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'487 m ·Last eruption: -2850 ·United States
  • Cinnamon Butte
    Distance: 368 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'958 m ·United States

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