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M6.0 Earthquake near 295 km W of Bandon, Oregon

UTC time: 2026-01-16 03:25:53 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M6.0
Depth
10.0 km
Source
USGS

295 km W of Bandon, Oregon

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M6.0 Earthquake near 295 km W of Bandon, Oregon · 2026-01-16 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M6.0 Earthquake near 295 km W of Bandon, Oregon · 2026-01-16 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M6.0 earthquake was recorded near 295 km W of Bandon, Oregon on January 16, 2026 at 03:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.

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

Details

ID
b880777cbcc3835d4ea873ce5c4157dfe8f92278
Magnitude
M6.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 03:25:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
43.54260, -128.00870
Temperature
10.9°C

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

Official USGS aftershock forecast

Probability of at least one aftershock at or above the specified magnitude during the entire stated time window. This does not predict an individual earthquake.

Issued: Sep 4, 2026, 3:25 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 7, 2026, 7:52 AM UTC

Sep 4, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC – Sep 5, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC · Expired
MagnitudeProbability ≥ 1Count (95% interval)
M ≥ 3.00.35 %0–0
M ≥ 4.00.04 %0–0
M ≥ 5.0< 0.01 %0–0
M ≥ 6.0< 0.01 %0–0
M ≥ 7.0< 0.01 %0–0
Sep 4, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC – Sep 11, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC
MagnitudeProbability ≥ 1Count (95% interval)
M ≥ 3.02.34 %0–0
M ≥ 4.00.24 %0–0
M ≥ 5.00.02 %0–0
M ≥ 6.0< 0.01 %0–0
M ≥ 7.0< 0.01 %0–0
Sep 4, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC – Oct 4, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC
MagnitudeProbability ≥ 1Count (95% interval)
M ≥ 3.08.49 %0–1
M ≥ 4.00.98 %0–0
M ≥ 5.00.10 %0–0
M ≥ 6.0< 0.01 %0–0
M ≥ 7.0< 0.01 %0–0
Sep 4, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC – Sep 4, 2027, 4:00 AM UTC
MagnitudeProbability ≥ 1Count (95% interval)
M ≥ 3.036.23 %0–5
M ≥ 4.06.61 %0–1
M ≥ 5.00.74 %0–0
M ≥ 6.00.07 %0–0
M ≥ 7.0< 0.01 %0–0

The range is the 95% forecast interval for the number of earthquakes. Magnitude thresholds and time windows overlap: do not add the values. Windows already in progress still refer to the entire stated period.

Source: USGS — Operational Aftershock Forecast

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Coos Bay306.6 kmE16'182
Eugene399.0 kmE176'654
Portland476.5 kmNE652'503

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

  • North Gorda Ridge Segment
    Distance: 139 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Last eruption: 1996 ·United States
  • East Blanco Depression
    Distance: 170 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -3'000 m ·Undersea Features
  • Jackson Segment
    Distance: 173 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -3'100 m ·United States
  • Cleft Segment
    Distance: 232 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -2'140 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Undersea Features
  • Escanaba Segment
    Distance: 288 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'700 m ·Last eruption: -2260 ·United States
  • Axial Seamount
    Distance: 310 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: -1'410 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Undersea Features

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M6.0 to M6.0.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM6.010.0 km33.6 km
USGSM6.010.0 km0.0 km

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.

Earthquake overview

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥447
Earlier events M≥522
Compared since2025-01-25

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.02026-01-16 03:25:52 UTC17.3 km305.8 km ( 190.0 mi) WNW (az= 291.4) from Port Orford, OR M5.92025-09-26 06:45:34 UTC78.4 km222 km WNW of Bandon, Oregon M5.92025-09-26 06:45:33 UTC64.8 kmOff coast of Oregon, United States [Sea: United States] M5.92025-09-26 06:45:30 UTC32.0 kmOff Coast of Oregon M5.92025-09-26 06:45:30 UTC52.6 kmOFF COAST OF OREGON

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