M6.0

M 6.0 - 266 km W of Bandon, Oregon

Strong Earthquake · April 12, 2012 · 266 km W of Bandon, Oregon

Key Insights

•This M6.0 strong earthquake ranks #189 out of 470 events in the database.
•At M6.0, this is 0.3 points above the database average of M5.7. Each whole magnitude point represents roughly 32x more energy released.
•At 8.0 km depth, this is classified as a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes typically cause stronger ground shaking and more damage than deeper events (avg depth: 27 km).
•A USGS significance score of 569 places this among the 265 most impactful events tracked, based on magnitude, felt reports, and damage potential.

Depth

8.0 km

Tsunami

Felt Reports

Significance

569

Earthquake Details

Magnitude	M6.0(mwc)
Classification	Strong Earthquake
Location	266 km W of Bandon, Oregon
Date & Time	April 12, 2012 07:41:46
Coordinates	43.5840N, 127.6380W
Depth	8.0 km (Shallow)
Tsunami	No
Felt Reports	37 reports submitted to USGS
CDI (Community Intensity)	4.1
Significance Score	569 / 3,000
Status	reviewed

Magnitude Scale Context

Minor

3-3.9

Light

4-4.9

Moderate

5-5.9

Strong

6-6.9

Major

At M6.0, this is classified as a Strong earthquake. Earthquakes of this size can cause severe damage in populated areas within tens of miles of the epicenter.

Official USGS Page: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/usp000jhpg

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 266 km W of Bandon, Oregon earthquake?

The 266 km W of Bandon, Oregon earthquake had a magnitude of 6 mwc, classified as a "Strong" earthquake on the magnitude scale. Earthquakes of this size can cause serious damage to buildings and infrastructure over a wide area.

Where exactly did this earthquake occur and how deep was it?

This earthquake struck at coordinates 43.5840N, 127.6380W, at a depth of 8.0 km. Shallow earthquakes (under 20 km) tend to cause more surface damage than deeper events.

Did this earthquake trigger a tsunami warning?

No tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake. Earthquakes below magnitude 6.5 rarely generate dangerous tsunamis, though localized effects are possible in rare cases.

How many people felt this earthquake?

37 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 4.1, indicating moderate shaking felt by most people indoors.

When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?

This earthquake occurred on April 12, 2012 at 07:41:46. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 569 out of a possible 3,000, which factors in magnitude, felt reports, and potential impact. This is a moderately significant seismic event.

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Key Insights

•This M6.0 strong earthquake ranks #189 out of 470 events in the database.

•At M6.0, this is 0.3 points above the database average of M5.7. Each whole magnitude point represents roughly 32x more energy released.

•At 8.0 km depth, this is classified as a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes typically cause stronger ground shaking and more damage than deeper events (avg depth: 27 km).

•A USGS significance score of 569 places this among the 265 most impactful events tracked, based on magnitude, felt reports, and damage potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

How strong was the 266 km W of Bandon, Oregon earthquake?

Where exactly did this earthquake occur and how deep was it?

This earthquake struck at coordinates 43.5840N, 127.6380W, at a depth of 8.0 km. Shallow earthquakes (under 20 km) tend to cause more surface damage than deeper events.

Did this earthquake trigger a tsunami warning?

No tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake. Earthquakes below magnitude 6.5 rarely generate dangerous tsunamis, though localized effects are possible in rare cases.

How many people felt this earthquake?

37 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 4.1, indicating moderate shaking felt by most people indoors.

When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?