5 Continents, 12 Hours: Multiple Earthquakes Shake Oregon, California, Greece, Japan, and South Carolina

Several earthquakes were recorded in Oregon, California, South Carolina, Greece, and Japan between September 8-9, 2025. Officials report no tsunami threat from the Oregon quake and no major damage from any of the events so far. Earth Moves From Pacific to Mediterranean The largest recent quake occurred offshore Oregon along the Blanco Fracture Zone, measuring magnitude 5.8 at approximately 4:08 p.m. UTC (10:08 p.m. local time) on September 8, 2025, at a depth of 13 km (8 miles). A magnitude 4.9 aftershock followed within 15 minutes. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System confirmed no tsunami threat exists from these events. “Earthquakes … Continue reading 5 Continents, 12 Hours: Multiple Earthquakes Shake Oregon, California, Greece, Japan, and South Carolina