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Magnitude 3.8, N of Portland, OR
Thursday August 3, 2006 at 01:39:18.70 AM (PDT)

Magnitude 3.8
Time Thursday August 3, 2006 at 08:39:18.70 Z (UTC)
Thursday August 3, 2006 at 01:39:18.70 AM (PDT)
Distance from 30.5 km N of Portland, OR
44.6 km SE of Longview, WA
54.0 km SW of Mt St Helens, WA
Coordinates 45.809 deg N
122.610 deg W
Depth 12 km
Quality good (BB)
Note: 1 km = 0.621 mile or 1 mile = 1.61 km
Map showing epicenter
Name of Event File: 06080308391c

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