Magnitude 3.8 earthquake reported off the coast of Oregon

USGS says there is no threat of a tsunami

BANDON, Ore. - The United States Geological Survey says a magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported off the Oregon coast early Thursday morning.

The earthquake struck about 150 miles to the west-northwest of Bandon at 2:06 a.m. local time, according to the USGS.

It was a relatively shallow earthquake at a depth of about 10 km (6.2 miles).

No one reported feeling the quake, and no damage was reported.

The USGS said there was no threat of a tsunami.

Earthquakes are pretty common in the waters off the Oregon and Washington coasts. The area could see a dozen or so every year, with most being relatively minor.

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