Quakes, March 26

The southern end of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast continued with activity early Saturday, March 24.  According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 2.5-magnitude quake was located west to northwest of Petrolia, CA near Cape Mendocino.  There was also a 2.5-magnitude quake recorded in the Molalla area of the North Willamette Valley in Oregon.  A larger 3.5-magnitude quake was recorded off the Oregon Coast Saturday as well.  It was located near the outer fault line within the Cascadia Subduction Zone.  On Monday, March 26, a 2.9-magnitude quake was recorded on the inner fault line near Cape Mendocino, west to northwest of Bayview, CA.