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No Tsunami Threat For Oregon Coast After Japan Earthquake
The United States Geological Society says that a 7.3 earthquake off Japan will not cause a tsunami here.
PORTLAND, OR — The United States Geological Survey says there is no need for a tsunami warning for the Oregon Coast. The announcement came after an early morning earthquake off of Japan.
The quake happened around 7:36 Pacific Daylight Time.
The USGS says that the 7.3 earthquake was centered around 35 miles from the east coast of Honshu, Japan's main island.
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It's not only Oregon that's in the clear. The USGS says that no tsunami warning is needed for California, Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska.
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