Oregon earthquakes

M4.7 earthquake 12 km S of Plush, Oregon

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 12 km S of Plush, Oregon on Tue, Jun 4, 1968, 9:51 PM GMT-7 (04:51 UTC), 21 km (13 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.7 (mb), light
Local time
UTC
1968-06-05 04:51:56 UTC
Depth
21.0 km (13.0 mi), shallow
Epicenter
42.300° N, 119.900° 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 ushis3012. Read Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 1:28 AM UTC.