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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Off coast of Oregon

UTC time: 2026-03-16 07:44:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 16, 2026 at 07:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Off coast of Oregon. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 07:44:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
43.79100, -127.77500
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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: 148 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • East Blanco Depression
    Distance: 176 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Undersea Features
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 192 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • Cleft Segment
    Distance: 232 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'140 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Undersea Features
  • Axial Seamount
    Distance: 297 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'410 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Undersea Features
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 313 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States

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