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M5.3 Earthquake near off the coast of Oregon

UTC time: 2026-09-07 01:30:25 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
10.0 km
Source
USGS

off the coast of Oregon

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M5.3 Earthquake near off the coast of Oregon · 2026-09-07 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M5.3 Earthquake near off the coast of Oregon · 2026-09-07 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.3 earthquake was recorded near off the coast of Oregon on September 7, 2026 at 01:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

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

Details

ID
6a9bf245e9e6af9d42457981d600415f7a104726
Magnitude
M5.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-07 01:30:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
43.90190, -128.20380
Temperature
17.1°C

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

Official USGS aftershock forecast

Probability of at least one aftershock at or above the specified magnitude during the entire stated time window. This does not predict an individual earthquake.

Issued: Sep 21, 2026, 1:30 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 21, 2026, 8:07 PM UTC

Sep 21, 2026, 2:00 AM UTC – Sep 22, 2026, 2:00 AM UTC
MagnitudeProbability ≥ 1Count (95% interval)
M ≥ 3.00.80 %0–0
M ≥ 4.00.08 %0–0
M ≥ 5.0< 0.01 %0–0
M ≥ 6.0< 0.01 %0–0
M ≥ 7.0< 0.01 %0–0
Sep 21, 2026, 2:00 AM UTC – Sep 28, 2026, 2:00 AM UTC
MagnitudeProbability ≥ 1Count (95% interval)
M ≥ 3.04.41 %0–1
M ≥ 4.00.47 %0–0
M ≥ 5.00.05 %0–0
M ≥ 6.0< 0.01 %0–0
M ≥ 7.0< 0.01 %0–0
Sep 21, 2026, 2:00 AM UTC – Oct 21, 2026, 2:00 AM UTC
MagnitudeProbability ≥ 1Count (95% interval)
M ≥ 3.010.99 %0–1
M ≥ 4.01.26 %0–0
M ≥ 5.00.13 %0–0
M ≥ 6.00.01 %0–0
M ≥ 7.0< 0.01 %0–0
Sep 21, 2026, 2:00 AM UTC – Sep 21, 2027, 2:00 AM UTC
MagnitudeProbability ≥ 1Count (95% interval)
M ≥ 3.023.84 %0–2
M ≥ 4.03.26 %0–1
M ≥ 5.00.34 %0–0
M ≥ 6.00.03 %0–0
M ≥ 7.0< 0.01 %0–0

The range is the 95% forecast interval for the number of earthquakes. Magnitude thresholds and time windows overlap: do not add the values. Windows already in progress still refer to the entire stated period.

Source: USGS — Operational Aftershock Forecast

Estimated impact

9 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2.7

Tectonic context

Located on the Juan de Fuca Plate.
Near the boundary Pacific ↔ Juan de Fuca · about 21 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Coos Bay326.2 kmE16'182
Eugene409.7 kmE176'654
Portland472.4 kmNE652'503

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

  • East Blanco Depression
    Distance: 140 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Undersea Features
  • North Gorda Ridge Segment
    Distance: 179 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Cleft Segment
    Distance: 196 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'140 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Undersea Features
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 216 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • Axial Seamount
    Distance: 268 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'410 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Undersea Features
  • CoAxial Segment
    Distance: 310 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'400 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Undersea Features

Comparison of seismic sources

4 sources currently report magnitudes from M3.9 to M5.3.

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USGSM3.912.3 km13.8 km
SCEDCM5.310.0 km0.0 km
EMSCM5.318.0 km19.9 km
GFZM4.910.0 km10.6 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#19
Earlier events M≥446
Earlier events M≥520
Compared since2025-01-25

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.02026-01-16 03:25:55 UTC26.6 kmOff Coast of Oregon M6.02026-01-16 03:25:53 UTC42.9 km295 km W of Bandon, Oregon M6.02026-01-16 03:25:52 UTC26.7 km305.8 km ( 190.0 mi) WNW (az= 291.4) from Port Orford, OR M5.92026-01-16 03:25:59 UTC46.0 kmOff coast of Oregon, United States [Sea: United States] M5.92025-09-26 06:45:34 UTC96.3 km222 km WNW of Bandon, Oregon

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