Minor Earthquake Rattles Portland-Metro Area

On Sunday, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake shook at 4:30 PM, 200 miles off the Oregon Coast.

Image courtesy: Pacific Northwest Seismograph Network

(PORTLAND) - A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck at about 1:39 AM this morning near Cherry Grove, Washington.

The USGS says the minor quake was centered 11.6 miles below the earth’s surface.

There have been several small aftershocks.

Washington State, and Clark County emergency officials say there have been no reports of any damage or injuries.

The Washington Department of Transportation is out inspecting area bridges, especially those along I-5 for damage.

The quake was felt throughout the Portland-Metro area.

There have been no reports of anyone in the mid-valley feeling the quake.

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There's been an informative discussion on this quake and the threat of other quakes at 3.8 Earthquake today

OMG, this was in my hometown. I just thought I had too many beers last night.

Hello, they weren't talking about something near San Francisco, the man is talking about M a r i o n County not M a r i n County, California. What idiot were you talking about Julie?

There WAS an earthquake in MARIN county, CA on Wednesday night at around 8pm. More than one earthquake can occur in a 24 hour period. What an idiot.

Great, Acurate story. Love how the SJ said it happend in northern Marion County. Hello it happend in Washington State! What a bunch of idots. Mike Bell

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