A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the Oregon Coast on January 15, 2023, at approximately 7:25 p.m. This seismic event was detected around 183 miles from Bandon, located on the Blanco Fracture Zone ...
Researchers have identified an ancient tectonic fragment, the Pioneer fragment, buried under the coast, which may exacerbate earthquake hazards associated with the San Andreas and Cascadia faults.