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M5.6 Earthquake near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) NW (az= 304.0) from Port Orford, OR

UTC time: 2026-05-22 12:16:14 UTC Local time: —
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Automatically generated from measurement data by QuakeMap24. Values may change after further analysis.

Magnitude
M5.6
Depth
14.9 km
Source
SCEDC

###.# km ( ###.# mi) NW (az= 304.0) from Port Orford, OR

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M5.6 Earthquake near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) NW (az= 304.0) from Port Orford, OR · 2026-05-22 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M5.6 Earthquake near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) NW (az= 304.0) from Port Orford, OR · 2026-05-22 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 12:16 UTC, a magnitude M5.6 earthquake occurred near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) NW (az= 304.0) from Port Orford, OR. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by SCEDC.

Details

ID
606e489e7839eab7740494ecd2a80ee6708dd8d1
Magnitude
M5.6
Depth
14.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 12:16:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
52.50740, -171.70640
Temperature
4.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.9 km
Shallow
14.9 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

  • Amukta
    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'066 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Chagulak
    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'028 m ·United States
  • Seguam
    Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'054 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·United States
  • Yunaska
    Distance: 74 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·United States
  • Herbert
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'280 m ·United States
  • Carlisle
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'620 m ·Last eruption: 1828 ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours3
First 24 hours6
First 72 hours16
Strongest subsequent eventM5.3
M5.22026-05-22 12:16:16 UTC31.7 kmEvent of magnitude 5.2, near Anchorage (Monde) M5.22026-05-22 12:16:17 UTC17.1 km162 km E of Atka, Alaska M4.52026-05-22 12:46:12 UTC14.3 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M4.22026-05-22 20:10:52 UTC13.2 km170 km E of Atka, Alaska M4.32026-05-22 20:10:52 UTC12.1 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M4.02026-05-22 20:15:14 UTC18.4 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M5.32026-05-23 21:49:16 UTC126.4 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 302.5) from Port Orford, OR M5.32026-05-23 21:49:19 UTC89.6 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.02026-05-23 21:49:19 UTC83.1 kmEvent of magnitude 5.0, near Anchorage (Monde) M5.12026-05-23 21:49:19 UTC85.2 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.22026-05-23 21:49:21 UTC107.7 kmFox Islands M4.72026-05-24 09:45:22 UTC103.2 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.4 to M5.6.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM5.414.9 km0.1 km
SCEDCM5.614.9 km0.0 km

No unambiguous area assignment

Context for this earthquake

This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.

Earthquake overview

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#12
Earlier events M≥481
Earlier events M≥543
Compared since2025-01-13

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.32026-02-23 05:11:49 UTC126.5 kmAlaska M6.22025-09-03 20:57:41 UTC143.6 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M6.12026-02-23 05:11:48 UTC126.5 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 303.7) from Port Orford, OR M6.12026-02-23 05:11:48 UTC106.7 kmAlaska M6.02025-09-03 20:57:47 UTC139.0 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
597
Country (24h)
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