Oregon earthquakes

M4.7 earthquake 31 km WSW of Brookings, Oregon

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 31 km WSW of Brookings, Oregon on Tue, May 6, 1952, 10:21 AM GMT-7 (17:21 UTC).

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.7 (ml), light
Local time
UTC
1952-05-06 17:21:10 UTC
Depth
Not given
Epicenter
41.900° N, 124.600° W
Region
Oregon
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event ushis1779. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 6:10 AM UTC.