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Magnitude 6.3 earthquake rumbles 150 miles off Oregon coast

By Associated Press

1 Min Read • Aug. 29, 2019 | 6 years Ago

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COOS BAY, Ore. — An underwater earthquake with an initial 6.3 magnitude has struck off the Oregon coast.

The U.S. Geological Survey said Thursday no tsunami is expected from the temblor, which happened about 150 miles from land.

It was at a depth of about 5.4 miles underwater.

There were no reports of damage or injuries.

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