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4.5 earthquake hits off Southern Oregon Coast

The quake struck about 185 miles west of Coos Bay.
Credit: USGS

COOS BAY, Ore. — A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck about 185 miles off the southern Oregon coast Wednesday afternoon.

The United States Geological Survey said the earthquake happened west of Coos Bay around 1:38 p.m. with a depth of about 6.2 miles.

At least one person has reported feeling the earthquake, according to the USGS.

Did you feel it? Contact the USGS here.

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