Off the Oregon Coast — A mild earthquake with a 3.5 magnitude struck off the coast of Oregon early Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake hit at a depth of 10 kilometers in the Pacific Ocean at 1:13 a.m. local time.
According to the USGS, the tremor occurred approximately 250 kilometers from the nearest populated areas, though some residents may have felt light shaking. The agency encourages residents to report any sensations of the quake on its “Did You Feel It?” portal to help scientists gather data on regional seismic activity.
The community intensity map shows minimal impact onshore, but citizen reports contribute valuable information to ongoing research. Such feedback helps the USGS analyze how far inland the quake’s effects reached and improves earthquake response strategies.
While this offshore quake posed no immediate threat, it serves as a reminder of the active seismic zone near Oregon’s coast. The Cascadia Subduction Zone off the Pacific Northwest remains a key area of interest for geologists, who continue to monitor it closely for larger events.
For further details, residents are urged to visit the USGS website.
