M4.2 earthquake — 150 km WNW of Port Orford, Oregon
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 150 km WNW of Port Orford, Oregon on Jul 23, 2026 at 19:16 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.038, -126.301 |
| Time | Jul 23, 19:16 UTC |
| Location | 150 km WNW of Port Orford, Oregon |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2ug |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.1 | 293 km | Jul 24, 01:02 UTC | 209 km W of Ferndale, California |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.