6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Oregon Coast; No Tsunami Threat, No Damage Reported

• A powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck near the coast of Oregon, USA, on Thursday midnight.
• The German Research Centre for Geosciences reported the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km.
• No damage or casualties have been reported so far, and no tsunami warning was issued by NOAA.
• The quake occurred in a seismically active region near the Oregon-California border, specifically the Blanco Fracture Zone.
• Officials urge vigilance as there is an 84% chance of aftershocks greater than 3.0 magnitude in the coming week.

Why It Matters: A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit off Oregon's coast with no damage or tsunami, but aftershocks are likely.