6.0 earthquake shook the west coast of the United States: there is no tsunami warning

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake shook the Oregon coast, United States, on the afternoon of this Wednesday, October 30. The earthquake was recorded around 3:15 pm local time, with an epicenter located 273 kilometers west of Bandon and approximately 400 kilometers west-southwest of Salem. The telluric phenomenon occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, which classifies it as a superficial earthquake.

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According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake had considerable intensity, but a “green” alert was issued indicating low risk of damage to people or infrastructure.

The authorities of the United States National Tsunami Warning Center They confirmed that the earthquake did not generate conditions to activate a tsunami warning in the area, which brought tranquility to nearby communities.

The earthquake occurred in one of the most seismic areas

The west coast of the United States is one of the most seismic active regions in the country due to the confluence of tectonic plates in the Pacific Ocean. Oregon, in particular, is located near the Cascadia subduction. This fault is known for generating large earthquakes in the region, some of which have caused tsunamis in the past.

However, on this occasion, the epicenter of the earthquake was located far enough out to sea that the impact on land was limited.

According to Oregon Live, a local news outlet, Authorities have noted that the location of the earthquake contributed to the impact being minimal. In addition, they highlighted that there is a 10% to 15% probability of a serious earthquake occurring in the next 5 years.

Authorities in the region have stressed the importance of having prevention measures and clear protocols in the face of these events, recalling that, although today’s earthquake was minor in terms of impact, It is still a reminder of the tectonic activity that characterizes the west coast of the United States, a vast subduction zone where some of the most intense earthquakes in the world occur.

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