 |
 |
Small Quake Off Oregon Coast Not Felt
Published 03/13/2010
 |
| Sand Lake, near Tillamook: no tsunami warnings were issued along the coast. |
(Oregon Coast) - The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 4.9 magnitude earthquake off the Oregon coast about 7:53 PST Friday evening. The epicenter was about 255 miles from Yachats, Oregon.
Reports so far indicate no one felt the quake and no tsunami warnings were issued for the Oregon coast, or anywhere else on the west coast of the United States.
BeachConnection.net contacted several coastal residents, including Ian Clayman of Newport and Angi Wildt of Depoe Bay, and no one said they felt anything.
 |
| Lincoln City |
The depth of the quake was about 6.2 miles below the surface, which is considered shallow for an earthquake under the sea. These quakes are common in this area, which is part of the Juan de Fuca Plate.
The Chilean earthquake of late February caused a tsunami scare along Oregon’s coast, as well as the length of the west coast of the U.S. The 8.8 quake in Chile caused a tsunami warning or advisory that day, but nothing was reported except some small damage in California.
No tsunami sirens were activated along the Oregon coast for that event either.
More About Oregon Coast lodging.....
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
LATEST OREGON COAST STORIES
NEW: Portland, Oregon Highway Traffic, Road Conditions - Traffic Cams: I-5 - ...
Travel Advice: Traffic Cams for I-5, I-205, I-405, Hwy 217, I-84, OR 26
Low Tide Oceanside Events Take You Deeper Into N. Oregon Coast Tidepools
June 13, 26, 27, and 28, these uncover the wonders at the water's edge. Oceanside events, Pacific City events, Tillamook events, Netarts
Military Truck Tours Back at Fort Stevens, Go Back in Time on N. Oregon Coast
Hop aboard a five-ton military truck and rove around the grounds. History. Astoria events, Warrenton
Newport Astrophotography Events Bring the Universe to Central Oregon Coast
July 25 at Frank Wade Park, August 16 at Newport Rec Center, Aug. 23 - 24 road trip. Nwport events
Lincoln City Summer Kite Fest Returns, with Nod to Oregon Coast's Famed Pixie...
June 21 - 22 at the D River State Recreation Site. Lincoln City events
Rare Lunar Event Tonight Won't Happen Again for Almost 20 Years: Oregon, Wash...
Moon at lowest on the horizon it's been in 20 years; plus 'full moon effect'. Sciences, astronomy
Bandon's Circles in the Sand Returns to S. Oregon Coast, Full Summer and Shut...
Into mid-August with parking shuttles a great assist. South coast events, Bandon events
Summer's Surprise Rate Drops in July On Oregon Coast Include Lincoln City Bea...
20 percent some vacation rentals in the heat of July's highest rates. Lincoln City lodging specials, Lincoln City hotel reviews
Two Nature Events Near Oceanside Need Your Help: Dig Into Two Very Unique Ore...
June 18 at Cape Lookout; June 20 at Short Beach. Oceanside events, Tillamook events, Pacific City events
Did You See It? Green Fireball Streak Seen Over Canada, Oregon, Washington
There is even video of it seen from Seattle. Astronomy, sciences
Different Kind of Oregon Coast Flying Fireworks: Adorable Puffins Events at C...
Great Cannon Beach Puffin Watch from July 1 through July 4. Cannon Beach events, Manzanita, Seaside, Astoria events
Hottest Day of Year So Far Coming to Oregon / Washington: Portland in the 90s...
A stretch of warm, dry weather will persist across the Northwest. Portland, Seattle, Ashland, Bend
Astronomy News, Updates from Oregon Coast, Washington Coast
Astronomy from a Pacific Northwest Perspective: stargazing, space science, meteors, aurora borealis, interstellar phenomena, surprises in the skies. Sciences, weather
Unusual Travel Articles TravelParanormal.com allows you to submit your own creepy tale or debunk one - or see up-to-the-minute news headlines about travel and the paranormal.
News Headlines from All Over Oregon Need to scan Oregon headlines? Constantly updated news from all over Oregon: a comprehensive, up-to-the-minute display of news headlines from a variety of media
Secrets of the Season
