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6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Reported Off Oregon Coast
More than 30 people from the metro region reported feeling the earthquake, which struck 164 miles northwest of Bandon in the Pacific Ocean.
BANDON, OR — A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the Oregon Coast early Wednesday and more than 30 people in the metro area so far have reported feeling its vibrations.
The United States Geological Survey said the earthquake was logged around 1:30 a.m. Aug. 22. Measured at a depth of roughly 6 miles, the quake 164 miles northwest of Bandon was felt more than 400 miles away in Portland, West Linn, and Newberg, among others.
About two hours later, two more earthquakes were measured near the same area in the Pacific Ocean. The first came in at 3.5, and the second — about 10 minutes later — measured at 3.2.
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No tsunami warnings were issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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