Two earthquakes rumbled deep off the Oregon coast Saturday afternoon, registering magnitudes of 4.9 and 5.1, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The USGS categorizes earthquakes of that scale as light or moderate. The quakes were approximately 170 miles west of Bandon and 6 miles deep. They struck in quick succession, beginning a little after 1:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service said there is no danger of a tsunami from the earthquakes.
Earthquakes are common along the Pacific Rim. Geologists warn the Cascadia Subduction Zone off the Northwest coast will eventually trigger a major quake that will cause severe damage, even well inland.
