4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Oregon coast

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By Associated Press

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The U.S. Geological Survey says a 4.1 magnitude temblor hit late Monday about 133 miles west-northwest of Bandon. It says the epicenter was six miles deep and was more than 250 miles west-southwest of Portland.

Story Published: Aug 25, 2009 at 9:40 AM PDT

4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Oregon coast

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A moderate earthquake has struck deep in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Oregon.

 

The U.S. Geological Survey says a 4.1-magnitude temblor hit late Monday about 133 miles west-northwest of Bandon. It says the epicenter was six miles deep and was more than 250 miles west-southwest of Portland.

No tsunami warning has been issued so far.

(Copyright 2009 The Associated Press)

 

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