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Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake Strikes Off Oregon Coast With No Tsunami Threat

USGS warns of likely aftershocks following the offshore tremor.

Overview

  • The quake occurred at 06:45 UTC on September 26 (11:45 p.m. September 25 local time) at a shallow depth of 10 km, according to the USGS.
  • The epicenter was about 231 km west of Bandon and 242 km west of Coos Bay in the Pacific Ocean.
  • USGS issued a Green alert indicating a low likelihood of casualties and damage, and authorities reported no tsunami expected.
  • A nearby magnitude 3.0 aftershock followed, and USGS forecasts a 7% chance of one or more aftershocks of magnitude 5 or larger within a week, with up to 63 magnitude 3 or higher aftershocks likely.
  • Twelve people reported feeling the main shock, and EMSC confirmed the magnitude and depth.