M3.8 Earthquake 236 km W of Bandon, Oregon — July 12, 2026
2026-07-12 17:49:02 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 9:49 AM UTC-8 local
On July 12, 2026 at 17:49 UTC, a magnitude 3.8 shallow crustal earthquake struck 236 km W of Bandon, Oregon, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 43.4016°, -127.2915°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 7.6 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 252 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.5 mainshock that occurred 13 days ago 218 km W of Bandon, Oregon. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 2 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
Earthquake Details
-127.2915°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.8 earthquake near Bandon, Oregon?
The magnitude 3.8 earthquake that struck 236 km W of Bandon, Oregon on July 12, 2026 at 17:49 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 3.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.5 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 3.8 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.5 mainshock that occurred earlier 218 km W of Bandon, Oregon. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.8 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000szwj). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 12, 2026). M3.8 Earthquake 236 km W of Bandon, Oregon — July 12, 2026. Retrieved July 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000szwj/