21 Nov 2022 | 04:37 PM UTC
US: Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs in North Pacific Ocean to the west of Oregon at around 07:42 PST Nov. 21
Magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurs west of Oregon, US, at around 07:42 PST Nov. 21. No immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Event
A magnitude-5.2 offshore earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean to the west of Oregon at around 07:42 PST Nov. 21. The epicenter was about 241 km (150 miles) west of Bandon, Oregon. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and weak shaking may have been felt along parts of the southwestern coast of Oregon. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are likely over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami advisories.
Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible where shaking occurred.
Advice
Out of an abundance of caution, consider vacating multistory buildings where shaking occurred until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Monitor and plan for aftershocks.
