M 4.1 Earthquake 81 km W of Gold Beach, Oregon
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A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 81 km west of Gold Beach, Oregon, at a depth of 8 km on July 6, 2026.
What this NRCan earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on August 6, 2026 and geographically references Oregon Coast. Its severity classification of "medium" 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 M 4.1 mw earthquake occurred at 12:35:48 UTC on July 6, 2026, at coordinates 42.424°N, 125.4131°W. The event was located 81 km W of Gold Beach, Oregon, with a depth of 8 km.
Location Details
The epicenter was situated 81 km west of Gold Beach, Oregon, at latitude 42.424 and longitude -125.4131. The shallow depth of 8 km (less than 20 km) places it in the shallow category.
Impact Assessment
No felt reports were recorded. There was no tsunami advisory (tsunami field = 0) and no alert level was issued.
What You Should Know
Earthquakes of this magnitude are classified as light and are often felt but rarely cause damage. Aftershocks remain possible following any seismic event.
Source
Data from USGS: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ew1786010160
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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