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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 173 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon

UTC time: 2025-09-09 08:05:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near 173 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon on September 9, 2025 at 08:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 08:05:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.39880, -126.55550
Temperature
17.5°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: 35 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 49 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 176 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • East Blanco Depression
    Distance: 340 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Undersea Features
  • Crater Lake
    Distance: 369 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'487 m ·Last eruption: -2850 ·United States
  • Cinnamon Butte
    Distance: 374 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'958 m ·United States

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