Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits off the coast of Oregon, U.S.
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit off the coast of Oregon, U.S. at 20:15 UTC on October 30, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
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The epicenter was located 278.1 km (172.8 miles) W of Brandon (population 3 115), and 289.6 km (179.9 miles) E of Coos Bay (population 16 182), Oregon.
A tsunami is not expected, NWS PTWC said.
The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
There are likely to be no affected structures in this region.
Estimated population exposure to earthquake shaking
Regional seismicity
References:
1 M6.0 earthquake in Oregon – USGS – October 30, 2024
1 M6.0 earthquake in Oregon – EMSC – October 30, 2024
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