Earthquake Report

Magnitude 3.4, NE of Satsop, WA
Wednesday September 30, 2009 at 08:10:6.95 PM (PDT)

Magnitude 3.4
Time Thursday October 1, 2009 at 03:10:6.95 Z (UTC)
Wednesday September 30, 2009 at 08:10:6.95 PM (PDT)
Distance from 28.4 km NE of Satsop, WA
30.2 km WNW of Olympia, WA
81.6 km SW of Seattle, WA (1st & Yesler)
Coordinates 47.190 deg N
123.227 deg W
Depth 41 km
Quality good (BA)
Note: 1 km = 0.621 mile or 1 mile = 1.61 km
Map showing epicenter
Name of Event File: 09100103095p

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