4.2 mag. earthquake shakes off Oregon coast
Published on April 25, 2026.
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Oregon, about 430 miles west of Yachats and Newport, on Saturday afternoon. The quake was recorded on the Blanco Fracture Zone and no tsunami or significant impact was expected. The devastation of the event was caused by the earthquake.
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