3.2

M3.2 Earthquake 153 km WNW of Langlois, OregonNovember 21, 2024

2024-11-21 16:18:22 UTC (2024-11-21) · approx. 8:18 AM UTC-8 local

MagnitudeM3.2(ml)
Time16:18 UTC8:18 AM UTC-8
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates43.209°, -126.296°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On November 21, 2024 at 16:18 UTC, a magnitude 3.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 153 km WNW of Langlois, Oregon, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 43.2086°, -126.2965°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 97 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.21°, -126.30°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
3.2 ml
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
43.2086°N
-126.2965°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000nwj7
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
158
Stations Used
33
Azimuthal Gap
266.0°
Min Station Distance
1.731°
RMS Residual
0.73 sec
Last Updated
2025-01-30 17:00:36 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 3.2 earthquake near Langlois, Oregon?

The magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 153 km WNW of Langlois, Oregon on November 21, 2024 at 16:18 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 3.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 3.2 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nwj7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 21, 2024). M3.2 Earthquake 153 km WNW of Langlois, OregonNovember 21, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nwj7/