5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes in ocean near Oregon-California border

PISTOL RIVER, Ore. (KATU) — A 5.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Southern Oregon, near the California border, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The earthquake struck just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, about 95 miles west-southwest of Pistol River, Ore., at a depth of about six and a half miles.

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This earthquake did not generate a tsunami threat. No damage or injuries have been reported.

As of 5 p.m., the USGS has received 37 reports from residents who claimed to have felt shaking from this quake.

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According to the USGS, earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 2.5 to 3.0 are generally the smallest ones felt by humans. Damage is more likely with earthquakes of magnitudes 4.0 and greater.