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USGSSeptember 5, 2026

M2.9 earthquake, 64 km W of Yachats, Oregon

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded 64 km W of Yachats, Oregon at a depth of 10 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the 8,643rd earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more the USGS located in and near the U.S. in 2026, against 12,608 a year on average in 2016-2025.

M2.9

The notice

Issued by
U.S. Geological Survey
Area
64 km W of Yachats, Oregon
State
Oregon
Magnitude
2.9 (local magnitude)
Depth
10.0 km
Time
2026-09-05 03:08:53 UTC
Felt reports
4 people told the USGS they felt it (strongest reported intensity 2.2)
Status
reviewed by a seismologist
Epicentre
44.315, -124.918
Official source
U.S. Geological Survey: the notice at its source

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