India, Jan. 16 -- A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Oregon in the United States late Thursday night, shaking parts of the Pacific Northwest but causing no reported damage or injuries so far. The quake was recorded at a shallow depth, prompting local officials to monitor the situation closely as people in coastal areas felt the tremor.

Seismological data show the quake occurred offshore, where a series of tectonic plates interact beneath the Pacific Ocean. The area is part of a seismically active region where moderate earthquakes are relatively common.

Residents along the Oregon coastline reported feeling tremors, though no major structural damage has been reported. Emergency services are keeping a close watch, ready to ...