M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Off Coast of Oregon

UTC time: 2025-09-27 22:12:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 27, 2025 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Off Coast of Oregon. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-27 22:12:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
43.60000, -127.13000
Temperature
18.0°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: 107 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 161 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • East Blanco Depression
    Distance: 232 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Undersea Features
  • Cleft Segment
    Distance: 287 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'140 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Undersea Features
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 293 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Axial Seamount
    Distance: 346 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'410 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Undersea Features

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