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M3.6 Depth: 13.4 km

M3.6 Earthquake near 218 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon

UTC time: 2025-09-09 16:31:30 UTC Local time: —

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

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
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

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    Distance: 26 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • North Gorda Ridge Segment
    Distance: 42 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 159 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • East Blanco Depression
    Distance: 307 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Undersea Features
  • Cleft Segment
    Distance: 374 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'140 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Undersea Features
  • Crater Lake
    Distance: 414 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'487 m ·Last eruption: -2850 ·United States

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