USGS: 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits West of Oregon Coast

The quake hit at around 7:11 a.m. west of Florence, Oregon, with a depth of 6.2 miles. USGS

A moderate-sized, 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Oregon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake hit at around 7:11 a.m. on April 10, more than 200 miles west of Florence, Oregon, with a depth of 6.2 miles, the agency said. It was located about 230 miles west of Coos Bay.