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M6.1 Depth: 14.0 km

M6.1 Earthquake near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 303.7) from Port Orford, OR

UTC time: 2026-02-23 05:11:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M6.1 earthquake was recorded near ###.# km ( ###.# mi) WNW (az= 303.7) from Port Orford, OR on February 23, 2026 at 05:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause significant damage in populated areas.

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

Details

Magnitude
M6.1
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 05:11:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
scedc
Coordinates
52.35720, -169.85740
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 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: 46 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'280 m ·United States
  • Cleveland
    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'730 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·United States
  • Tana
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'170 m ·United States
  • Yunaska
    Distance: 61 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 550 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·United States
  • Carlisle
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'620 m ·Last eruption: 1828 ·United States
  • Kagamil
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 893 m ·Last eruption: 1929 ·United States

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours7
First 24 hours9
First 72 hours16
Strongest subsequent eventM6.3
M6.32026-02-23 05:11:49 UTC0.0 kmAlaska M3.42026-02-23 05:24:14 UTC13.9 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M4.22026-02-23 09:42:33 UTC8.3 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M5.92026-02-23 10:02:06 UTC17.8 km88 km WSW of Nikolski, Alaska M5.42026-02-23 10:02:07 UTC6.6 km92 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M5.92026-02-23 10:02:08 UTC16.1 kmFox Islands M4.42026-02-23 10:54:31 UTC61.6 kmFox Islands M4.22026-02-23 21:11:06 UTC8.5 km88 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M4.22026-02-23 21:11:08 UTC13.4 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M4.42026-02-24 10:22:07 UTC26.5 kmAlaska M2.82026-02-24 18:00:48 UTC17.5 kmFOX ISLANDS, ALEUTIAN ISLANDS M2.82026-02-24 18:00:48 UTC14.6 kmFox Islands

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥4102
Earlier events M≥547
Compared since2025-01-13

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.22025-09-03 20:57:41 UTC204.1 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M6.02025-09-03 20:57:47 UTC12.6 km87 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska M5.92025-09-03 20:57:50 UTC26.1 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands, United States [Sea: United States] M5.82025-09-03 20:57:51 UTC89.9 kmFox Islands, Aleutian Islands M5.82025-09-03 20:57:52 UTC29.9 km96 km SSW of Nikolski, Alaska

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
612
Country (24h)
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