6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Miles Off Oregon Coast

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck about 170 miles off the coast of south-central Oregon near the border with California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake hit at around 1:30 a.m. local time on Aug. 22 at a depth of about 6 miles. The quake was centered 171 miles west of Coos Bay and 220 miles southwest of Portland, the agency said.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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