US EditionA preliminary magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck over 180 miles west of Bandon, Oregon
- On Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported a preliminary magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck over 180 miles west of Bandon, Oregon shortly after 7:25 p.m. Pacific Time, with no immediate reports of damage.
- Seismologists note the region near the Oregon–California border is seismically active due to tectonic interactions along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, with most quakes occurring offshore but larger ones felt along the Pacific Northwest coast.
- Initial readings show the quake at a 6.2-mile depth with intensity VI on the modified Mercalli scale, while other data place the epicenter 186 miles west of Bandon and about 261 miles west of Salem at 4.4 miles depth.
- No tsunami warnings were issued by the National Tsunami Warning Center, and the USGS estimates only a 1% chance of a 6.0+ aftershock within the next week, calling this likely the mainshock.
- Limited social media reports show only a few shaking accounts, and residents are encouraged to report their experiences to the USGS and follow preparedness advice in the Unshaken newsletter.
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In the United States, there are a variety of natural phenomena that, in some cases, can pose threats to the population. Among them, one of the most frequent are earthquakes, which take place in various regions of the country. These are the earthquakes of Friday, January 16, with their exact time, place and epicenter, based on the most recent updates of the United States Geological Service (USGS).
Shallow magnitude 6.0 earthquake recorded off Oregon
A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the Oregon coast Thursday evening, centered 183 miles from Bandon with strong shaking reported across the region. The quake registered strong shaking on the intensity scale. Residents are encouraged to report their experiences to the USGS for earthquake monitoring. A large earthquake was reported at 7:25 p.m. Thursday off the Oregon coast. The magnitude 6.0 quake occurred 183 miles from Bandon, Ore.…
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