Strong Quake Rattles Oregon Coast

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook the Oregon coast on Thursday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 10 km, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 16-01-2026 09:10 IST | Created: 16-01-2026 09:10 IST
Strong Quake Rattles Oregon Coast
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A potent magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck just off the coast of Oregon, U.S., as reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) on Thursday.

The seismic tremor occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.21 miles), according to the GFZ data.

While there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties, authorities are keeping a close watch on the developing situation.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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