BANDON, Ore. — A magnitude 5.3-magnitude earthquake was recorded about 150 miles off the Oregon coast.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake at 8 a.m. Wednesday was about 152 miles west-northwest of Bandon. It had a depth of more than 8.5 miles.
Authorities say the temblor was likely too far offshore for it to be felt on land.
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