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Earthquake Preparedness
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Seven earthquakes strike off coast of southern Oregon, including a magnitude 5.7 quake
The earthquakes happened from Tuesday afternoon to Tuesday night and ranged from 3.0 to 5.7 magnitude.
Earthquakes
2 earthquakes hit about 50 miles east of Oregon-Idaho border
At 10:25 a.m., a 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Smiths Ferry, Idaho. And at 10:46 a.m., a second 2.7 quake hit the area.
Earthquakes
Researcher looks back on anniversary of Pacific Northwest's biggest earthquake: 'It will happen again'
The Great Cascadia earthquake struck more than three centuries ago, with a magnitude 9.0. One researcher with the University of Oregon said taking steps now is key.
Earthquakes
New models show chances of 'damaging earthquake shaking' in the PNW
According to the map by the US Geological Survey, Puget Sound is at high risk in a highly populated area.
Earthquakes
3 earthquakes registered around the Olympic Peninsula within 4 days
There was a quake near Port Angeles registered on Jan. 14, another off the coast of Neah Bay on Jan. 16 and another near Whidbey Island on Wednesday night.
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Earthquakes
Here's how long it could take you to evacuate after the 'Big One' tsunami hits
Department of Natural Resources releases new evacuation routes for Washington coastal cities when a tsunami following the 'Big One' hits.
Keeping You Safe
As Oregon participates in 'Great Shakeout,' state prepares new earthquake preparedness program
An Oregon Department of Emergency Management official said the new "Be 2 Weeks Ready" program will officially roll out next spring.
Earthquakes
Research uncovers new details on earthquake threats in western Washington
Researchers studied tree rings to reveal multiple faults ruptured at once or back-to-back earthquakes occurred over one thousand years ago.
Earthquakes
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake recorded off the Oregon coast
The earthquake was recorded about 117 miles southwest of Coos Bay, off the Southern Oregon coast.
Earthquakes
Magnitude 2.6 earthquake strikes north of Vancouver
The small earthquake was recorded in Vancouver Lake, about six miles north of Vancouver.
Earthquakes
2 earthquakes strike near Mount Hood Tuesday afternoon
Two earthquakes, magnitudes 2.6 and 3.0, struck near Mount Hood Tuesday afternoon. They happened within roughly a mile of the mountain, very close together.
Science
Construction project prepares Oregon Capitol for the 'big one'
New safety devices installed beneath the main building, called triple pendulum base isolators, will keep the capitol still even as the ground moves underneath it.
Earthquakes
Magnitude 4.5 earthquake off Oregon coast Friday morning; no damage
The quake struck at about 7:45 a.m. roughly 120 miles west of Coos Bay. There was no reported risk of a tsunami.
Earthquakes
Portland students prepare for the ‘big one’ in Great Oregon ShakeOut drill
Experts say the Pacific Northwest has a 10-15% chance of a major earthquake in the next 50 years.
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