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4.9 magnitude earthquake strikes off Oregon coast

A 4.9 magnitude quake was recorded nearly 150 miles west of Bandon on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 (Screenshot/USGS).

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A small earthquake was reported off the Oregon coast early Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Shortly before 4:30 a.m., USGS said the 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck nearly 185 miles west of Bandon, which is near the Blanco Fracture Zone where cluster quakes often happen.

The quake’s depth was recorded at 10 kilometers.

No tsunami warning was issued.