M4.5 earthquake — off the coast of Oregon
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred off the coast of Oregon on Nov 12, 2026 at 08:17 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 44.454, -129.620 |
| Time | Nov 12, 08:17 UTC |
| Location | off the coast of Oregon |
| USGS event ID | us7000txrk |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 98 km | Nov 8, 19:20 UTC | off the coast of Oregon |
| M3.1 | 256 km | Nov 6, 03:57 UTC | 210 km W of Port Orford, Oregon |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.