M6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Oregon Coast Late Jan. 15
• A magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred off the Oregon coast, with the epicenter located approximately 300 kilometers west of coastal cities.
• No tsunami threat was issued, and the USGS reported a low risk of damage or casualties.
• Aftershocks are possible, but the likelihood of another major earthquake remains very low.
Earthquake strikes off Oregon coast; no tsunami
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off the Oregon coast late on January 15, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, with its epicenter approximately 300 kilometers west of coastal cities such as Bandon, Coos Bay, and Newport.
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