Earthquake Report

Magnitude 3.8, W of Ellensburg, WA
Monday March 29, 2010 at 02:27:12.12 PM (PDT)

Magnitude 3.8
Time Monday March 29, 2010 at 21:27:12.12 Z (UTC)
Monday March 29, 2010 at 02:27:12.12 PM (PDT)
Distance from 31.6 km W of Ellensburg, WA
55.2 km SE of Hyak, WA
124.1 km ESE of Seattle, WA (1st & Yesler)
Coordinates 46.999 deg N
120.955 deg W
Depth 4 km
Quality fair (BC)
Note: 1 km = 0.621 mile or 1 mile = 1.61 km
Map showing epicenter
Name of Event File: 10032921271c

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