Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
171 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon
M2.8 Earthquake near 171 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near 171 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon on July 19, 2026 at 04:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
81db52cc55b3ca436552bde1d5dd359158fcfc26
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 04:40:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.36220,
-126.51410
Temperature
15.8°C
Depth profile
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
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.
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