A series of eight earthquakes hit Saturday morning off the Oregon Coast, with the strongest registering as a 5.4 magnitude quake.
The series of earthquakes was reported at magnitudes between 3.2 and 5.4, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. They were recorded more than 200 miles off the coast of Oregon.
A magnitude 5 earthquake can cause considerable damage, according to the Associated Press. The earthquakes were shallow, all reported to be about 6 miles deep. According to the AP, shallow earthquakes generally cause broader damage.
However, the alert level for the largest earthquake reported was listed as green, which indicates only moderate shaking near the epicenter, according to the USGS. According to the data, there is a low likelihood of damage.
There is no threat of a tsunami, according to the U.S. Tsunami Warning System.
