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Offshore Oregon 5.8 Quake Triggers Aftershocks as Officials Report No Tsunami or Damage

Officials highlight a high likelihood of smaller aftershocks this week with only a small chance of a stronger one.

Overview

  • The magnitude 5.8 quake struck late Monday about 102 miles west-southwest of Port Orford at roughly 13.8 km depth.
  • At least six aftershocks between magnitudes 4.9 and 2.7 followed in the same offshore area through early Tuesday.
  • The National Tsunami Warning Center reported no tsunami threat, and authorities logged no damage or injuries.
  • USGS projected about a 78% chance of M3+ aftershocks, 34% for M4+, and roughly 6% for one or more above M5 within a week.
  • The agency issued a Green alert for low expected casualties and losses as Oregon leaders spotlighted seismic preparedness, including new state building rules announced hours earlier.