Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Earthquake 5.9 Mag Hits Off Coast of Oregon

Earthquake of 5.9 Mag hits off the coast of Oregon; 150 miles west of Bandon, OR, according to the US Geological Survey.

This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.

Earthquake Map Details:
Magnitude: 5.9
Date-Time: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 22:41:48 UTC
Location: 43.506°N, 127.352°W
Depth km: 14 km (8.7 miles) set by location program
Region: Off the coast of Oregon

Distances:
242 km (150 miles) W (281°) from Bandon, OR
246 km (153 miles) W (275°) from Barview, OR
246 km (153 miles) WNW (291°) from Port Orford, OR
323 km (201 miles) NW (308°) from Crescent City, CA
436 km (271 miles) WSW (241°) from Portland, OR

Source: USGS