M 4.2 Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of Oregon
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A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred off the coast of Oregon, at a depth of 10 kilometers, on July 14, 2056, at 12:00:40 UTC.
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This notice was issued by USGS on April 25, 2026 and geographically references off the coast of Oregon. 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 magnitude 4.2 mb earthquake struck off the coast of Oregon. The event occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers and took place on July 14, 2056, at 12:00:40 UTC.
Location Details
The earthquake was located off the coast of Oregon, with coordinates at 44.4219 latitude and -129.4997 longitude. At a depth of 10 kilometers, this is considered a shallow earthquake, which can result in more intense shaking near the epicenter compared to deeper events.
Impact Assessment
No felt reports were available for this event. There was no tsunami advisory issued, as indicated by the data.
What You Should Know
This light earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.2, may have caused noticeable shaking in nearby areas but is unlikely to result in significant damage. Aftershocks are possible following such events, though specifics cannot be predicted. For safety, if shaking is felt, individuals should drop to the ground, cover their head and neck, and hold on to a sturdy object until the shaking stops.
Source
This information is from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). For more details, visit: USGS Event Page
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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