Powerful Earthquake Strikes Off The Coast Of Oregon
OurAmazingPlanet Staff -
Feb 15, 2012
05:51 AM ET
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A powerful earthquake has struck off the coast of Coos Bay, Oregon. The preliminary magnitude was 6.0, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A tsunami warning has not been issued. Details from the USGS:
Date-Time:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 03:31:20 UTC
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 07:31:20 PM at epicenter
Location: 43.536°N, 127.381°W
Depth: 10 km (6.2 miles)
Distances from epicenter:
256 km (159 miles) W of Coos Bay, Oregon
293 km (182 miles) WSW of Newport, Oregon
302 km (187 miles) NW of Brookings, Oregon
380 km (236 miles) WSW of SALEM, Oregon
This page will be updated if the event proves significant.
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