Minor earthquakes are common off the coast of Oregon. An earthquake of less than 6.0 on the richter scale hit off the coast on March 15, 2008, without incident. The epicenter was 112 miles off the coast, at a depth of 6.2 miles. No Tsunami warnings were issued.
Prior Earthquakes:
- 1941: Magnitude 7.0, 8 deaths, $25 million damage
- 1957: Felt over a wide area, no damage
- 1961: 4.5 quake
- 1968: series of quakes, daily , from May 26 through June 11
- 1993: "Scotts Mills earthquake", a 5.6 quake with 200 aftershocks
Oregon Earthquakes News
USGS: Magnitude 5.7 - Off the Coast of Oregon (March 15, 2008)
Topix.net: Oregon Earthquakes
Google News: Oregon Earthquakes
Salem-News: No Tsunami Threat From Oregon Earthquake (March 15, 2008)
Seattle Times: Shallow, 5.9 Quake Strikes Off Oregon Coast (March 15, 2008)
International Herald Tribune: Quake strikes 112 miles off Oregon Coast (March 15, 2008)
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