"6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Mariana Islands, No Tsunami Threat"

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the Mariana Islands, with no immediate reports of injuries. Despite its strength, no tsunami threat was issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or National Weather Service. The earthquake, which occurred 132 miles deep, is expected to have at least one aftershock in the coming week. This event follows a 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan that resulted in nine deaths and over 1,000 injuries, prompting tsunami warnings in Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines.