M 3.1 Earthquake Strikes 294 km West of Bandon, Oregon
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A minor earthquake of magnitude 3.1 occurred 294 km west of Bandon, Oregon, at a depth of 10 km on June 15, 2026, at 04:00 UTC.
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This notice was issued by USGS on April 20, 2026 and geographically references Western 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 3.1 earthquake (M 3.1 ml) struck 294 km west of Bandon, Oregon, at a depth of 10 km. The event occurred on June 15, 2026, at 04:00 UTC.
Location Details
The earthquake was located at coordinates 43.6472° N, 127.9661° W, specifically 294 km west of Bandon, Oregon. With a depth of 10 km, this is considered a shallow earthquake, as depths less than 20 km typically occur in the Earth's crust and may result in stronger surface shaking.
Impact Assessment
There have been no felt reports for this earthquake. No tsunami advisory has been issued, and no alert level was provided.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage. Aftershocks may occur, and for safety, individuals in affected areas should be prepared by securing heavy items and knowing to drop, cover, and hold on if shaking is felt.
Source
This information is from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). For more details, visit: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000srgf
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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