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A 6.1 magnitude earthquake occurred approximately 173 miles off the coast of Bandon, Ore. at approximately 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
An earthquake ruptured off California on Thursday morning, briefly triggering a tsunami warning for the coast of Northern California and southern Oregon. The earthquake, a magnitude-7.0 temblor ...
The 1993 Scotts Mills earthquake, also known as the "Spring break quake", occurred in the U.S. state of Oregon on March 25 at 5:34 AM Pacific Standard Time. With a moment magnitude of 5.6 and a maximum perceived intensity of VII ( Very strong ) on the Mercalli intensity scale , it was the largest earthquake in the Pacific Northwest since the ...
An earthquake shook off the Oregon coast Wednesday afternoon. The earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean, more than 170 miles west of Bandon, Oregon at 1:15 p.m. local time, according to the U.S ...
According to the USGS, "ShakeMaps provide near-real-time maps of ground motion and shaking intensity following significant earthquakes. These maps are used by federal, state, and local organizations, both public and private, for post-earthquake response and recovery, public and scientific information, as well as for preparedness exercises and ...
The tremors during the September 1993 Klamath Falls earthquakes were some of the strongest felt in Oregon's history over the past 50 years. [6] The first shock was only 4.2 M w. [3] The two major quakes, which measured 5.9 and 6.0, were, up to that point in Oregon's history, the strongest recorded earthquakes and resulted in the most damage. [7 ...
People as far away as Eugene and near Longview, Washington, reported feeling the shake, geologists say. Early morning earthquake rattles thousands in northwest Oregon, geologists say Skip to main ...
The 1872 North Cascades earthquake occurred at 9:40 p.m. local time on December 14 in central Washington Territory (now Washington state).A maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe) was assessed for several locations, though less intense shaking was observed at many other locations in Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia.