Quake info: Minor likes. 1.8 Earthquake – Explosion

Earthquake with a magnitude of 1.8 at a depth of 1 km

24 Apr 05:26 UTC: To be reported first: USGS after 12 hours.

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Date and time: April 23, 2021 17:17:47 UTC –
Size: 1.8
Depth: 0.5 km
Latitude / Longitude of epicenter: 44.84933 ° N / 122.49567 ° W. (Oregon, United States)
Nearest volcano: Jefferson (58 km)
Nearby cities:
7 miles north of Mill City (Pop: 1,880) -> See quakes nearby!
15 miles ENE from Stayton (Pop: 7,970) -> See quakes nearby!
25 mile (s) ESE from Hayesville (Pop: 19,900) -> See nearby tremors!
27 miles southeast of Woodburn (Pop: 25.200) -> see quakes nearby!
44 km ESE from Salem (Pop: 164,500) -> See nearby tremors!
45 km ESE from Keizer (Pop: 37,900) -> See quakes nearby!
72 km south of Gresham (Pop: 110,600) -> See quakes nearby!
75 miles southeast of Beaverton (Pop: 96,600) -> See quakes nearby!
76 km south of Portland (Pop: 632.300) -> See nearby tremors!
89 km south of Vancouver (Washington) (Pop: 172,900) -> See quakes nearby!
Primary data source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)
Estimated energy released: 3.2 x 107 joules (8.78 kilowatt hours) Learn more

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size	depth	place	source
1.8	0.5 km	Explosion – 6 miles north of Mill City, Oregon, USA	USGS

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