Earthquake · Oregon
M6.0 earthquake near Oregon
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Oregon on 16 January 2026 at 03:25 UTC, at a depth of 10 km.
- Magnitude
- 6.0 mww
- When
- 16 January 2026, 03:25 UTC
- Depth
- 10 km
- Location
- 43.69° N, 128.06° W
- Felt reports
- 215 people told USGS they felt it
- USGS PAGER alert
- Green
- Tsunami
- The USGS flagged it for possible tsunami. Check the official warning centres
- Source
- USGS event page
What it means
A magnitude 6.0 is a strong earthquake; there are about 130 a year worldwide, and they can cause damage in populated areas near the epicentre. At 10 km deep it was a shallow earthquake, which usually means stronger shaking near the epicentre.
The magnitude may be revised as more data comes in. Read Earthquake magnitude explained for what the numbers mean.
Aftershocks
No earthquakes of magnitude 4 or more within 150 km since.
Near the coast, strong or long shaking can be followed by a tsunami: see Tsunami warning signs.
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