M5.3 earthquake — off the coast of Oregon
A moderate magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred off the coast of Oregon on Sep 7, 2026 at 01:30 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 | M5.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 43.902, -128.204 |
| Time | Sep 7, 01:30 UTC |
| Location | off the coast of Oregon |
| USGS event ID | us7000tesi |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.9 | 14 km | Sep 7, 01:30 UTC | off the coast of Oregon |
| M3.7 | 76 km | Sep 4, 09:25 UTC | off the coast of Oregon |
| M2.7 | 135 km | Aug 31, 08:59 UTC | 186 km W of Bandon, Oregon |
| M3.2 | 140 km | Sep 3, 04:13 UTC | 196 km W of Port Orford, Oregon |
| M2.9 | 269 km | Sep 5, 03:08 UTC | 62 km W of Yachats, Oregon |
| M2.5 | 294 km | Sep 4, 09:26 UTC | 81 km W of Neskowin, Oregon |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.