M 3.0 Earthquake Near Bandon, Oregon
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A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred 234 km west-northwest of Bandon, Oregon, at a depth of 10 km on June 28, 2026, at 12:12:24 UTC.
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This notice was issued by USGS on April 27, 2026 and geographically references Oregon. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Earthquakes - determines the monitoring protocol behind it, which shapes what follow-up action (checking for structural damage, watching for aftershocks, reviewing local building codes) is relevant and which agency holds authority over the assessment.
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What Happened
A magnitude 3.0 ml earthquake occurred 234 km WNW of Bandon, Oregon, at a depth of 10 kilometers. The event took place on June 28, 2026, at 12:12:24 UTC.
Location Details
The earthquake was located at coordinates 43.5712° N, 127.2294° W, approximately 234 km west-northwest of Bandon, Oregon. At a depth of 10 km, this is considered a shallow earthquake, which typically results in stronger shaking near the epicenter compared to deeper events.
Impact Assessment
No felt reports have been received, and there is no tsunami advisory in effect.
What You Should Know
This minor earthquake, with a magnitude of 3.0, is often felt but rarely causes damage. Aftershocks may occur, and general safety tips include being prepared with an emergency plan.
Source
Information from the United States Geological Survey (USGS): https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000st4p
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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