18 Oct 2024 | 01:30 AM UTC
US: Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs in the North Pacific Ocean, near Oregon, at around 17:58 Oct. 17
Magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurs off the coast of Oregon, US, at around 17:58 Oct. 17. No immediate reports of damage or casualties.
A magnitude-5.0 offshore earthquake occurred in the North Pacific Ocean, near Oregon, at around 17:58 Oct. 17. The epicenter was about 117 km (73 miles) west-northwest of Barview. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light shaking was probably felt across parts of far western Oregon. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are possible over the coming days. The event has not prompted any tsunami warnings.
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, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.
Plan accordingly for aftershocks. Consider vacating multistory buildings if operating in affected areas until authorities confirm their structural integrity. Allow additional time for air and road travel, as aftershocks may prompt brief disruptions. Seek updated information on road conditions before driving in hilly areas in the affected region due to potential landslides.
