M4.6 earthquake — 214 km W of Bandon, Oregon
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 214 km W of Bandon, Oregon on Jul 21, 2026 at 18:32 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 17 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 17.4 km |
| Coordinates | 43.347, -127.034 |
| Time | Jul 21, 18:32 UTC |
| Location | 214 km W of Bandon, Oregon |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2a5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.0 | 26 km | Jul 22, 05:09 UTC | 189 km W of Bandon, Oregon |
| M4.2 | 69 km | Jul 23, 19:16 UTC | 150 km WNW of Port Orford, Oregon |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.