Off the Coast of Oregon — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean off the Oregon coast early Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reports.

What happened:

The quake hit at 2:17 AM Central time, about 300 miles west of the Oregon coast. The epicenter was located near 44.5 degrees north latitude and 129.6 degrees west longitude, at a depth of about 6 miles below the ocean floor. The USGS has reviewed the event and lists it at magnitude 4.5.

Impacts:

No tsunami threat was issued with this quake, and no damage has been reported. Because the epicenter sits far offshore, shaking on land would have been light at most, and no felt reports had been filed with the USGS as of early Thursday morning.

What to do:

If you feel shaking, drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops.

Stay away from windows, heavy furniture, and anything that could fall.

After the shaking, check your home for hazards like gas leaks, broken glass, and damaged walls before turning utilities back on.

Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake like this in the hours and days ahead.

If you are on the coast and feel strong shaking, move to higher ground right away as a precaution.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 12, 2026.