M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF OREGON

UTC time: 2025-07-04 07:42:59 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF OREGON on July 4, 2025 at 07:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-04 07:42:59 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.28500, -126.71020
Temperature
14.8°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

  • North Gorda Ridge Segment
    Distance: 69 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 129 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 264 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • East Blanco Depression
    Distance: 277 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Undersea Features
  • Cleft Segment
    Distance: 334 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'140 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Undersea Features
  • Cinnamon Butte
    Distance: 372 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 1'958 m ·United States

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