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Earthquake reported off the Oregon coast

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An earthquake has been reported off the coast of south-central Oregon.

The United States Geological Survey says quake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck just after 1:30 a.m., more than 264 kilometers west of Coos Bay, Oregon. Coos Bay is about 220 miles southwest of Portland.

Dispatch with the Coos Bay police says there have been no reports of damage or injury in the area.

The quake was located at a depth of about 10 kilometers.

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First Published: Aug 22 2018 | 4:05 PM IST

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