offshore

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The quakes were the most powerful to hit Venezuela since a 7.7-magnitude tremor struck offshore in 1900.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

Located on Saudi Arabia’s Gulf coast, the Ras Tanura complex houses a major oil refinery and the world’s largest offshore oil-loading facility, which typically handles most of the kingdom’s shipments to Asian and European markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

“It was offshore, and therefore the shaking that people received — the earthquake is coming at them from farther away — they receive lower levels of shaking,” Jones said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

It has not said which sites will be targeted but it has previously targeted offshore sites in the southern North Sea, the English Channel, and off the south-west coast of England.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

They walked along the paved road together, and after a time Salvador pointed out the Todos Santos Islands offshore.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty