Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 13.4 km
- Source
- USGS
218 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon
M3.6 Earthquake near 218 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon
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About this earthquake
On September 9, 2025 at 16:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near 218 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
96f886543416528dc98bf625f398a543b45cc784
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
13.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-09 16:31:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
42.38330,
-127.10840
Temperature
18.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13.4 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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