{
  "id": 4444299,
  "title": "The next Cascadia megaquake could hit Oregon harder than expected",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/the-next-cascadia-megaquake-could-hit-oregon-harder-than-expected",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-30T04:12:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily",
    "slug": "sciencedaily",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260828082350.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Juan de Fuca plate beneath northern Oregon appears to be shallower than previously estimated, potentially making shaking from a future Cascadia megathrust earthquake significantly stronger. Scientists also found a deep basin beneath Tillamook that could trap seismic waves and intensify the shaking even further.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}