another 4.0 earthquake occurred off the coast of Oregon; No damage reported

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The US Geological Survey reported that a 4.0-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Oregon on Sunday morning.

According to the Federal Science Agency, the quake exploded about 270 miles west of Yachats.

No injuries or damages were reported; Only three people so far have filled out the USGS’ “Felt Report” survey.

The Oregonian/Oregon Live real-time earthquake map, updated every 15 minutes, shows how common such small earthquakes are in the area.

Another magnitude 4 earthquake occurred about 132 miles west of Koos Bay on March 26, for example. On March 17, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake hit the same general area in the Pacific Ocean. Nor did those earthquakes cause damage or tsunami warnings.

This does not mean that there is no reason to prepare. Experts believe there is about a 40% chance of a major earthquake – up to a magnitude of 9.0 – from the Cascadia subduction zone sometime in the next 50 years. January marked the 323rd anniversary of the last major earthquake along the 600-mile fault off the Pacific Northwest coast.

— The Oregonian/Oregon Live; [email protected]

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