Bandon, OR – A minor earthquake was recorded off the southern Oregon Coast Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
According to the USGS, the magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck approximately 242 kilometers (about 150 miles) west of Bandon at 1:52 p.m. UTC (5:52 a.m. Pacific). The quake originated at a depth of about 10 kilometers, classifying it as a shallow seismic event.
The epicenter was located offshore in the Pacific Ocean, well west of Curry County and Coos County, and far from population centers. No injuries, damage, or service disruptions were reported, and the USGS received no immediate public “Did You Feel It?” responses at the time of posting.
Seismologists note that offshore earthquakes of this size are relatively common along the Cascadia subduction zone, where the Juan de Fuca Plate slowly moves beneath the North American Plate. Most quakes under magnitude 4.0 are unlikely to be felt on land, especially when they occur far offshore.
The event has been reviewed and confirmed by the USGS National Earthquake Information Center. Officials emphasized there is no tsunami threat associated with earthquakes of this magnitude and depth.
Residents along the southern Oregon Coast, including Bandon, Coos Bay, and nearby communities, are encouraged to remain prepared for earthquakes by securing heavy furniture and maintaining emergency kits, even though events like this typically pose little risk.
The USGS continues to monitor seismic activity across the Pacific Northwest and updates its earthquake map in real time.
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