M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF OREGON

UTC time: 2025-09-12 06:47:38 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2025 at 06:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-12 06:47:38 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.54600, -126.58980
Temperature
17.6°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

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  • East Blanco Depression
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  • Crater Lake
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