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Magnitude 4 earthquake near off the coast of Oregon, Canada

M 4📅 07/04/2026 20:49 UTC📍 10 km

On 07/04/2026 20:49 UTC a magnitude 4 earthquake occurred near off the coast of Oregon, Canada. Hypocentre depth: 10 km. Coordinates: 44.640°, -129.333°.

Event technical data

MagnitudeM 4
Depth10 km
Coordinates44.6398°, -129.3326°
Time (UTC)2026-04-07 20:49 UTC
Locationoff the coast of Oregon

Seismic context

Technical analysis: Canada’s main seismic zones are coastal British Columbia (Cascadia) and the St. Lawrence / Charlevoix region in the east.

Geotechnical relevance

For geotechnical engineering in Canada, monitoring local seismicity supports site-specific hazard assessment, liquefaction screening of saturated sands, seismic slope-stability checks and foundation design for dynamic loads. Each recorded event refines local ground-motion and attenuation models.

Official source

Earthquakes Canada (NRCan) — official national earthquake monitoring authority. Visit Earthquakes Canada (NRCan) →

Cross-checked with the global USGS catalogue.

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