M2.9 earthquake — 62 km W of Yachats, Oregon
An magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred 62 km W of Yachats, Oregon on Sep 5, 2026 at 03:08 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 | M2.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.330, -124.886 |
| Time | Sep 5, 03:08 UTC |
| Location | 62 km W of Yachats, Oregon |
| USGS event ID | us7000tegq |
What this magnitude typically means
Very small earthquakes are usually only detected by instruments and are rarely felt. They are a normal part of background seismic activity. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2.6 | 78 km | Sep 7, 02:35 UTC | 134 km W of Dunes City, Oregon |
| M2.5 | 101 km | Sep 4, 09:26 UTC | 81 km W of Neskowin, Oregon |
| M2.7 | 175 km | Aug 31, 08:59 UTC | 186 km W of Bandon, Oregon |
| M3.2 | 210 km | Sep 3, 04:13 UTC | 196 km W of Port Orford, Oregon |
| M5.3 | 269 km | Sep 7, 01:30 UTC | off the coast of Oregon |
| M3.9 | 271 km | Sep 7, 01:30 UTC | off the coast of Oregon |
Earthquake activity in this area
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Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.