Earthquake off Oregon coast
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A 4.9 earthquake struck just after midnight west of the Oregon Coast, according to multiple monitors.

The National Tsunami Warning Center reported there was no danger after the 12:01 a.m. Friday quake. The tremor happened about 190 miles west of Bandon and Coos Bay and more than 6 miles deep in the ground, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network.

Last night's quake happened days after a swarm of earthquakes were felt south of Mount Hood and weeks after swarms hit Mount St. Helens.


Comment: Earthquake swarms reported at Mt. Hood, Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helen's: Is a major eruption imminent?


Experts have said the most recent swarms are no cause for concern. Hundreds of earthquakes, below 2.0 in magnitude, happen within weekly time periods in the region.

In the last 7 days, almost 200 minor quakes have been registered in Oregon and Washington and off both state's coast, according to the geological survey's website.