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M3.0 Earthquake 164 km W of Gold Beach, Oregon — June 4, 2021

2021-06-04 19:19:51 UTC (2021-06-04) · approx. 11:19 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM3.0(ml)
Time19:19 UTC≈ 11:19 AM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates42.263°, -126.414°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On June 4, 2021 at 19:19 UTC, a magnitude 3.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 164 km W of Gold Beach, Oregon, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 42.2634°, -126.4136°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 71 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 42.26°, -126.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.0 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
42.2634°N
-126.4136°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000e9sw
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
138
Azimuthal Gap
267.0°
Min Station Distance
1.842°
RMS Residual
0.69 sec
Last Updated
2021-08-24 21:35:42 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Gold Beach, Oregon?

The magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck 164 km W of Gold Beach, Oregon on June 4, 2021 at 19:19 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.0 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.0 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000e9sw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, June 4, 2021). M3.0 Earthquake 164 km W of Gold Beach, Oregon — June 4, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000e9sw/