Recent Earthquakes Detected by PNSN in the United States
Recent Earthquakes Detected by PNSN in the United States
US · Published Sep 9, 2026
The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN) has reported several recent earthquakes in the United States over the past two weeks.
Notable events include a 2.0 magnitude earthquake near Willits, California, on September 7, 2026, at 03:50 UTC, and a 1.6 magnitude quake near Goat Rocks, Washington, on September 8, 2026, at 13:49 UTC.

Impact & Risks

The majority of the earthquakes reported by PNSN were of low magnitude, posing minimal risk to the affected areas. However, the 5.3 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Oregon could have caused minor disturbances or been felt by residents in nearby coastal regions. Communities in seismically active areas, such as the Pacific Northwest, should remain alert to the possibility of aftershocks or stronger seismic events.

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