A magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded near 186 km W of Bandon, Oregon on Aug 31, 2026, 8:59:54 AM (2026-08-31T08:59:54.979Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates 43.4204, -126.6668.
Minor — may be felt nearby, no damage expected. This was a magnitude 2.7 earthquake — classed as minor. Magnitude 2.5–3.9 earthquakes are often felt close to the epicentre as a brief jolt or rumble, but very rarely cause damage.
At 10.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 393 km SW of Portland, United States.
The epicentre was located at 43.4204 latitude and -126.6668 longitude near 186 km W of Bandon, Oregon. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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