A magnitude 5.8 earthquake was recorded off the coast of Oregon on Monday night, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred near the Oregon–California border at a depth of approximately 8.5 miles (13.7 kilometers) beneath the ocean floor.
The epicenter was located 102 miles east of Port Orford, Oregon, and 156 miles northeast of McKinleyville, California. Seismologists report that no tsunami warnings or advisories have been issued by the National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC), and there is no expected tsunami threat at this time.
Preliminary data suggests the earthquake was weakly felt along parts of the southern Oregon and northern California coastlines, including Coos Bay and Harbor in Oregon, and as far south as Eureka, California. There have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The Oregon coast lies along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, a significant fault line where the Juan de Fuca Plate meets the North American Plate. This region is known for frequent small offshore quakes and is also capable of producing large, damaging earthquakes.
