Back-To-Back Quakes Rock The Oregon Coastline Overnight
• Two offshore earthquakes struck the Oregon coast early Wednesday, magnitudes 4.8 and 5.4 respectively.
• The USGS reports a 44% chance of a smaller aftershock and is collecting felt reports from residents.
• No damage was reported, but the Cascadia fault zone is being closely monitored for further seismic activity.
Two offshore earthquakes cause concern, no damage
Two earthquakes struck off the Oregon coast early Wednesday morning, causing concern but thankfully no reported damage. The first quake, registering a magnitude of 4.8, occurred at 6:42 a.m. The second, more powerful quake, reached a magnitude of 5.4 and struck at 7:00 a.m. according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Both quakes were centered offshore, minimizing their impact on populated areas.
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