On 16/03/2026 07:44 UTC a magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred near off the coast of Oregon, Canada. Hypocentre depth: 10 km. Coordinates: 43.689°, -128.310°.
Event technical data
| Magnitude | M 4.3 |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Coordinates | 43.6893°, -128.3096° |
| Time (UTC) | 2026-03-16 07:44 UTC |
| Location | off 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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