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Magnitude 3.9, NW of Portland, OR
Thursday April 24, 2003 at 12:26:30.42 (PDT)

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Magnitude 3.9
Time Thursday April 24, 2003 at 19:26:30.42 (UTC)
Thursday April 24, 2003 at 12:26:30.42 (PDT)
Distance from 15.8 km NW of Portland, OR
41.0 km NNE of Newberg, OR
42.0 km N of Canby, OR
Coordinates 45.638 deg N
122.760 deg W
Depth 17 km
Quality good (BA)
Note: 1 km = 0.621 mile or 1 mile = 1.61 km
Map showing epicenter
Name of Event File: 03042419263c

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