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3rd largest earthquake reported off Oregon Coast in past 10 years

Environment

When the Earth shakes | Environment Northwest earthquake special

Our Environment Northwest team digs into seismic science, expanded earthquake monitoring, and shows how you can prepare for the big one.
Environment

Environment Northwest: When The Earth Shakes

A KGW series showcasing how the Pacific Northwest is preparing for and analyzing earthquakes.
Earthquakes

Get ready for the 'Great ShakeOut' Thursday morning

Over 50 million people worldwide have registered to participate in the earthquake drill, including over 353,000 people in the Willamette Valley.
Earthquakes

Experts, researchers prepare for Pacific Northwest tsunami: ‘You don't know when this is going to happen’

The last time a tsunami struck the Pacific Northwest was in 1700. The region is due for another one.
Earthquakes

Experts, researchers prepare for Pacific Northwest tsunami

The last time a tsunami struck the Pacific Northwest was in 1700. The region is due for another one.
Environment

Understanding our earthquake risk in the Pacific Northwest

The Northwest is one of the most seismically active regions of the United States.
Earthquakes

'Recharge' | Additional magma thought to be arriving under Mount St. Helens

The small magnitude earthquakes are thought to be associated with the "arrival of additional magma," according to USGS - a process called "recharge."
Earthquakes

ShakeAlert early warning system adds real-time satellite data to improve earthquake detection

Scientists said the satellite data will result in faster notifications for people to take protective action, such as "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" before an earthquake.
Earthquakes

Magnitude 5 earthquake recorded off the coast of Vancouver Island, about 300 miles northwest of Seattle

The earthquake took place approximately 125 miles west from Tofino, Canada.
Earthquakes

Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills 9 people

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on Tuesday. Nine people died and more than 1,000 were injured.
Local News

7.5 earthquake strikes Taiwan

A 7.5 earthquake rocked Taiwan Tuesday. There is no tsunami danger for Oregon, Washington, California, British Columbia or Alaska, the National Weather Service said.

Showers return Sunday

1 dead after semi-truck rollover near I-5 in Kelso

Showers return Sunday

Oregon weather looks nice for Thanksgiving week travelers

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3rd largest earthquake reported off Oregon Coast in past 10 years

When the Earth shakes | Environment Northwest earthquake special

Environment Northwest: When The Earth Shakes

Get ready for the 'Great ShakeOut' Thursday morning

Experts, researchers prepare for Pacific Northwest tsunami: ‘You don't know when this is going to happen’

Experts, researchers prepare for Pacific Northwest tsunami

Understanding our earthquake risk in the Pacific Northwest

'Recharge' | Additional magma thought to be arriving under Mount St. Helens

ShakeAlert early warning system adds real-time satellite data to improve earthquake detection

Magnitude 5 earthquake recorded off the coast of Vancouver Island, about 300 miles northwest of Seattle

Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills 9 people

7.5 earthquake strikes Taiwan

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