Earthquake Report

Magnitude 3.0, ENE of Moses Lake, WA
Monday August 21, 2006 at 06:06:9.60 PM (PDT)

Magnitude 3.0
Time Tuesday August 22, 2006 at 01:06:9.60 Z (UTC)
Monday August 21, 2006 at 06:06:9.60 PM (PDT)
Distance from 29.0 km ENE of Moses Lake, WA
46.3 km NNE of Othello, WA
125.0 km WSW of Spokane, WA (Mission & N Division)
Coordinates 47.207 deg N
118.919 deg W
Depth 5 km
Quality fair (BC)
Note: 1 km = 0.621 mile or 1 mile = 1.61 km
Map showing epicenter
Name of Event File: 06082201060n

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