6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Oregon Coast; No Tsunami Warning Issued

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Moneycontrol•16-01-2026, 10:39
6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Oregon Coast; No Tsunami Warning Issued
- •A 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred near the Oregon coast in the United States on Thursday night (January 15).
- •The earthquake struck at a depth of 10 km, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).
- •No immediate reports of damage, injuries, or loss of life have been received.
- •The National Tsunami Warning Center (NOAA) did not issue a tsunami warning.
- •The region is seismically active due to tectonic plate interaction along the Cascadia Subduction Zone.
Why It Matters: A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit off the Oregon coast, but no damage or tsunami warning was issued.
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