M 4.6 Earthquake off the Coast of Oregon
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A magnitude 4.6 ml earthquake struck off the coast of Oregon on August 7, 2026, at 12:10 UTC.
What this NRCan earthquake report tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by USGS on September 7, 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.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
Areazine pairs this record with the original agency URL so you can check the primary source before acting. Its related labels are earthquake, seismic, usgs, Oregon Coast.
What Happened
A M 4.6 ml earthquake occurred off the coast of Oregon at 12:10:21 UTC on August 7, 2026 (Unix timestamp 1788744621000). The event was recorded at a depth of 12 km.
Location Details
The earthquake was located at coordinates 43.832°N, 128.75°W, described as off the coast of Oregon. The 12 km depth classifies it as shallow (less than 20 km).
Impact Assessment
The earthquake was felt by 1 person, with a maximum reported intensity (CDI) of 1. A tsunami advisory status is indicated in the data. No alert level was assigned.
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
Original source: USGS Official Notice ↗
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