Earthquake Swarm Hits Off Oregon, California Coasts

Earthquake Swarm Hits Off Oregon, California Coasts
Several earthquakes struck off the Oregon coast on July 24, 2018. USGS
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Several strong earthquakes hit the Pacific Ocean just miles off the Oregon and California coast on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The first quake hit at 5:16 a.m. local time. Between 7:28 a.m. and 7:44 a.m., four more earthquakes struck, according to the USGS. Of those five tremors, the largest registered as 5.6 on the Richter scale.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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