The state of Oregon in the United States recently experienced a confirmed magnitude 6 earthquake, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was reported at 7:25 pm local time on Thursday, January 15, occurring 183 miles from Bandon, Oregon.
Residents living along the Oregon coastline reported feeling tremors, but there have been no reports of significant structural damage. The earthquake’s epicenter was located 295 km west of Bandon, Oregon, with a depth of approximately 10 km beneath the earth’s surface, as per the USGS.
As of now, the USGS has not issued a tsunami warning but has stated there is a possibility of aftershocks being felt in the upcoming week. Following the earthquake confirmation, Oregon residents have been sharing their experiences on social media.
While some individuals like a user from the base of the Cascades near Kings County and Mount Rainier National Park did not feel the earthquake, others from Newberg and Eugene in Oregon reported feeling the tremors.
