United States Earthquakes, 1939

By Ralph R. Bodle, 1941, U.S. Department of Commerce, Coast and Geodetic Survey, Serial Number 637, U.S. Government Printing Office, p. 22.
Reissued in: United States Earthquakes 1936-1940, 1969, U.S. Department of Commerce, Coast and Geodetic Survey, Reissued by National Earthquake Information Center, U.S. Government Printing Office.
    WASHINGTON AND OREGON

NOTE.-More details will be found in Abstracts of Earthquake Reports for the
Pacific Coast and Western Mountain Region.

January 25: 23:59. Mission, Ore. Trembling motion felt by several. Beds
	shaken; windows and dishes rattled. No damage.
January 28: 12:40. Quilcene, Wash. A sharp shock cracked plaster; hang-
	ing objects swung. Damage slight.
	Not felt at Hoodsport, Potlatch, and Quinault.
February 6: 2:00. Ellensburg, Wash. (Liberty Ranger Station). Sharp
	shock vibrated walls and rattled windows. Awakened all. No damage. Sounds
	heard similar to a huge motor, according to observer.
	Not felt at Cle Elum, Hanford, and Wenatchee.
April 13: 11:45. Portland, Oreg. Distinct earthquake tremors felt by a few.
	No damage.
July 22: 8:00 or 9:00. Clinton, Wash. Slight shock. Trees and bushes
	shaken slightly. No damage.
November 12: 23:45.9.* Epicenter about 47.2 degrees north, 123.0 degrees west. This
	earthquake was felt over the State of Washington with the exception of small
	portions of the northeastern and southeastern section of the State. It was also
	felt over a small portion of the northeastern part of the State of Oregon. The
	felt area, approximately 60,000 square miles in the United States, is shown on
	the map, page -. The earthquake was also felt in some parts of British Colum-
	bia, Canada, though the felt area in Canada was not determined. Limits of the
 1939 Isoseismal Map
	felt area in the United States were approximately as follows: Extending from
	the coast line at the Canadian border easterly to the vicinity of Sumas, Wash.,
	then southeasterly through Tonasket, Wash., to the vicinity of Spokane, Wash.,
	then southwesterly to the Columbia River in the vicinity of The Dalles, then
	continuing southwesterly to the vicinity of Corvallis, Oreg., and then to the coast
	line near Waldport, Oreg. An intensity of approximately VII was reached in
	the vicinity of Olympia, Centralia, Oakville, and Elma, Wash. In the area from
	which intensity VII was reported, slight damage occurred, but it was confined to
	a few fallen and twisted chimneys, cracked masonry, concrete, and plaster, and
	some fallen plaster and broken windows. No structural collapse of buildings
	was reported.

INTENSITY VII:
NOTE.-In the following list when more than 1 degree of intensity is reported from a town,
the town is listed under each intensity reported.

Auburn.-Felt by all. Doors swung northeast; pendulum clocks stopped.
	Cracked plaster, windows, walls, chimneys, and ground. Chimneys fell. Dam-
	age considerable. All awakened.
Brooklyn.-Houses rocked as if being bent like a board. Direction of motion
	east-west. Two chimneys fell; a 14-inch pendulum clock stopped; clocks on
	north and south walls did not stop. Damage slight.
Centralia.-Felt by all. East and west motion. All pendulum clocks facing
	north or south, were stopped. Chimneys fell. All were awakened. Slight
	damage.
Elma.-Felt by all. East and west motion. Pendulum clocks, facing east,
	were stopped. Plaster cracked; also windows and chimneys. Some chimneys
	fell. Awakened all. Damage slight in wood and concrete structures.
Oakville.-Felt by many. Loud noise, similar to that made by heavy truck,
	heard just before the shock. Pendulum clocks, facing north, were stopped.
	Chimneys twisted; windows and plaster cracked. Many awakened. Damage
	slight.
Olympia.-Felt by all. Windows, walls, and plaster cracked. Many awakened.
	"Drawers and filing cabinets facing south opened about 3 inches on second floor
	of masonry post-office building."
Olympia (5 miles north).-Felt by all. Awakened all. Small objects over-
	turned. Damage slight.
Tacoma.-Felt by many. Moderate damage reported. Rumbling sound
	heard. Many buildings cracked some chimneys damaged. Plaster walls cracked
	on almost all of one office building, mostly on the southeast and southwest walls.
	Chandeliers and doors swung in an east-west direction. Pendulum clocks were
	stopped. Some pavement cracked. Thirty-one moorage lines were broken and
	some logs rolled out from under float.

INTENSITY VI:
Aberdeen.-Felt by all. Vases and small objects overturned; dishes broken.
	North-south motion All awakened.
Adna.-Felt by all. Creaking of house. Awakened all. Slight damage.
Belfair.-Felt by all. Plaster cracked; books fell. Many awakened.
Bellingham-Felt by many. Plaster cracked; plaster, pictures, and knick-
	knacks fell. Many awakened.
Bothell.-Felt by all. Northeast motion. Plaster, walls, and chimneys cracked.
	All awakened.
Bremerton.-Felt by all. Plaster cracked. Fall of knickknacks, books, pic-
	tures, plaster, and walls (apparently no structural damage).
Brooklyn.-Felt by all. Awakened many. Cracked chimneys; knickknacks
	fell. Slight damage.
Castle Rock.-Felt by many. East-west motion. Pendulum clocks, facing
	east, were stopped. Plaster-and chimneys cracked; dishes broken. Many
	awakened. Slight damage to masonry.
Cathlamet.-Felt by all. Some pendulum clocks stopped. Plaster cracked;
	some windows and dishes broken; chimneys twisted. Many awakened. Damage
	slight to wood.
Chehalis.-Felt by many. Pendulum clocks were stopped. Vases overturned;
	plaster cracked. Many were awakened. Slight damage.
Darrington.-Felt by all. East-west motion. Walls and frames creaked;
	vases overturned. Awakened all. No damage.
Eatonville.-Felt by all. Pendulum clocks were stopped (clocks faced north).
	Vases and small objects overturned.
East Olympia.-Felt by all. East-west motion. Creaking of walls and frames.
	Knickknacks fell. Many awakened. No damage.
Fairfax.-Felt by many. Chimneys cracked; some were twisted; others fell.
	Slight damage.
Fort Lewis.-Felt by many. East-west motion. Pendulum clocks were stopped.
	Plaster cracked. Many were awakened. Damage slight.
Fragarin.-Felt by all. Northwest-southeast motion. Vases and small objects
	overturned. All awakened. No damage.
Frances.-Felt by all. East-west motion. Creaking of walls and frame.
	Knickknacks and plaster fell; windows broken. All awakened. Slight damage.
Gate.-Felt by all. Chimneys cracked; books and pictures fell. All awakened.
	Slight damage to brick and masonry.
Gig Harbor.-Felt by all. Northeast motion. Creaking of walls, frame, and
	roof. Vases overturned. All awakened. Slight damage.
Hoodsport.-Felt by all. Creaking of walls and frame; fall of books and knick-
	knacks. Broke iron water pipe. Awakened all. Damage slight.
Ilwaco.-Felt by many. Creaking of walls. Vases overturned and plaster
	cracked. Slight damage.
Kalama.-Felt by all. Northeast motion. Pendulum clocks facing north
	were stopped. Plaster fell and dishes were broken. Slight damage. Little
	effect on buildings built on sand; those on rock more affected, according to
	observers.
Kelso.-Felt by many. Small objects overturned; Plaster cracked. All
	awakened. Slight damage.
Kent.-Felt by many. Northeast motion. Moved cans of goods in storage.
	Chimneys, walls, and plaster cracked. Many awakened. Slight damage.
Kent (2 miles east).-Felt by nearly all. Thunderous or roaring subterranean
	sounds were heard during shock.
Lakebay.-Felt by all. Violent sway and bumping. Plaster cracked. All
	awakened. Slight damage.
Leavenworth.-Felt by many. Creaking of walls and frame. Pendulum clocks
	facing north were stopped. Pendulum clocks facing west were stopped. Plaster
	fell and windows were cracked. Many awakened. No damage.
Matlock.-Felt by all. Pendulum clocks facing east were stopped. Cans fell
	from shelves in store. All awakened. Slight damage.
Morton.-Felt by all. Plaster cracked; lights went out. Many awakened.
	No damage.
Montesano.-Felt by all. Walls and frames creaked; plaster and chimneys
	cracked; dishes broken. Many awakened. Damage slight.
Nisqually. Felt by all. Chimneys and plaster cracked; knickknacks fell.
	Awakened many. No damage.
Oysterville.-Shock felt by many. Plaster cracked and dishes broken. Many
	awakened. Slight damage.
Palmer.-Felt by all. East-west motion. Plaster cracked; knickknacks fell,
	All awakened. No damage.
Pacific Beach.-Felt by many. Small objects overturned. Many awakened.
	Slight damage.
Port Angeles (Snider Ranger Station).-Felt by many. Small objects overturned
	Many awakened.
Port Garnble.-Felt by all. Pendulum clocks facing north were stopped.
	Plaster cracked; knickknacks and pictures fell. All awakened. Slight damage.
Port Aladison.-Felt by all. Some pendulum clocks started. Small objects
	overturned. All awakened. No damage.
Port Orchard.-Felt by all. Pendulum clocks stopped; small objects overturned
	and plaster cracked. All awakened. Damage slight.
Potlatch.-Felt by all. Vases overturned; pendulum clocks facing west stopped
	All awakened. No damage.
Poulsbo.-Felt by all. Knickknacks and plaster fell. All awakened.
Puyallup.-Felt by nearly all. Creaking of walls and frame. General alarm.
	Slight damage to buildings.
Randle.-Felt by many. Clocks facing south were stopped. Plaster cracked.
	Some wells caved in. Awakened many. Damage slight.
Raymond (Eklund Park).-Felt by nearly all. Fire bell in old fire hall was
	rung. Tore roofing on one building. Wallpaper cracked. One water main
	broken. Plaster cracked. General alarm.
Ravensdale.-Felt by all. Walls and frame creaked; small objects overturned.
	All awakened.
Seahurst.-Felt by all. Small objects overturned; plaster cracked. Many
	awakened. Damage slight.
Seattle.-Felt by many. Plaster cracked; dishes broken; pendulum clocks
	stopped. Many awakened. Damage considerable.
Shelton.-Fell by all. Pendulum clocks stopped; knickknacks fell. Dishes
	were broken. Transformer burned out on power lines. All awakened. Slight
	damage.
Snoqualmie.-Felt by all. Plaster cracked; knickknacks fell. Awakened
	many. Damage slight.
Steilacoom.-Felt by all. Pendulum clocks facing in all directions were stopped.
	Plaster and windows cracked. All awakened. Slight damage.
Sylvan (Fox Island).-Felt by all. Walls and frame creaked; small objects
	overturned and knickknacks fell. Many awakened. Damage slight.
Tenino.-Felt by many. Spilled water from out door containers. Knickknacks
	fell. Many awakened. No damage.
Vader.-Felt by many. Plaster and walls cracked. Many awakened. Slight
	damage.
Vashon.-Felt by nearly all. Some chimneys were cracked; a few small objects
	displaced. Object fell in a northwest to easterly direction.
Vaughan.-All loose objects and some fruit jars fell from shelves; plaster
	cracked. Slight damage. Observer stated that his well-built house swayed so
	much he expected it to fall.

INTENSITY VI: State of Oregon:
Astoria,-Felt by many. Overturned small objects. Clocks facing east were
	stopped. Awakened many. No damage.
Oswego.-Felt by many. Pendulum clocks stopped; small objects overturned.
	Many awakened. No damage.

INTENSITY V: State of Washington:
Alder.-Felt by several. Chimes on clocks facing east sounded. Many alarmed.
Amboy-Felt by many. Walls and frames creaked; pendulum clocks facing
	north stopped; small objects moved. Many awakened. No damage.
Bangor.--Felt by many. Plaster cracked. Awakened many. Damage
	slight.
Bay Center.-Felt by many. Walls and frames creaked; small objects moved.
	Many awakened. No damage.
Bellevue.-Felt by all. Creaking of walls and frame. Stove moved. Awak-
	ened many. No damage.
Blaine.-Felt by many. House shook and swayed. No damage.
Brinnon.-Felt by many. Shook entire house; moved small objects. Awak-
	ened all. No damage.
Buckley.-Felt by nearly all. Creaking of walls and frames. Buildings and
	trees swayed visibly. Two slight cracks appeared in plaster of post-office build-
	ing. No damage.
Castle Rock.-Felt by all. A few dishes were broken, and a few things toppled
	from shelves. Observer heard one bell ring during earthquake. Decided sway-
	ing of buildings was felt. No damage.
Cathlamet.-Felt by many. Walls and frames creaked; trees and buildings swayed.
Chehalis-Felt by nearly all. Beds on rollers were moved. One pendulum
	clock stopped; others were started. Very slight structural damage.
Clallam Bay.-Felt by all. Walls creaked; small objects were moved. Awakened all. No damage.
Cedar Falls.-Felt by many. Wall paper cracked. Moved a few dishes.
	Many awakened. Slight damage.
Cle Elum.-Felt by many. Walls creaked; beds moved. Pendulum clocks
	facing east were stopped. Many awakened. No damage.
Concrete.-Felt by all who were awake. Walls creaked; knickknacks fell.
	Many awakened. No damage.
Coupeville.-Felt by many. One instance of cracked plaster. Some pendulum
	clocks stopped. Many awakened. No damage.
Duvall. Felt by all. Windows, floors, and dishes rattled. All awakened.
	No damage.
Easton.-Felt by many. Walls creaked. Man awakened.
Edmonds.-Felt by many. Walls creaked and small objects moved. Many
	awakened. No damage.
Enumclaw.-Felt by all. Pendulum clocks facing west were stopped. All awakened. No damage.
Everett.-Felt by all. Pendulum clocks facing in all directions were stopped;
	small objects moved. Some people who were standing felt seasick. All awak-
	ened. Slight damage.
Fort Lewis.-Felt by several. Creaking. of walls. Small cracks appeared in
	walls; slight cracks in plaster. Slight damage.
Gig Harbor.-Felt by all. Creaking of walls. General alarm. No damage,.
Gig Harbor (7 miles Southwest).-Felt by four people. Walls creaked; lamps
	and pictures swung; one pendulum clock stopped.
Graham.-Felt by all. Walls creaked. All awakened. Slight damage.
Grayland.-Felt by all. Walls creaked. Pendulum clocks stopped. All
	awakened. No damage.
Greenwater.-Felt by all. Walls creaked; dishes fell. No damage.
Hoodsport.-Felt by all. Loud, pulsating, scraping roar, like a rockslide,
	heard before main shock. In some instances observers reported a roaring inter-
	mittent swishing sound, like that of escaping air. This sound caused a pressure
	on the eardrums. Some instances of cracked plaster. Cans toppled from shelves.
	Contents of medicine cabinet fell out. Minor cracks in plastering, but no material
	damage.
Ilwaco.-Felt by nearly all. Some loose rocks fell from cliff near North Head.
	Walls swayed. One old water main broken; no structural damage.
Index.-Felt by all. Cracked plaster. Awakened all. Damage slight.
Joyce.-Felt by many. Walls creaked; small objects moved. Many awakened.
	No damage.
Kosmos.-Dishes and windows rattled. One pendulum clock facing east was
	toppled. No damage.
Kirkland.-Felt by all. Pendulum clocks facing west were stopped. Small
	objects moved. Many awakened. No damage.
La Center.-Felt by many. Disturbed objects observed by many. A few cans
	fell from shelves in store. No damage.
Lakebay.-Felt by many. Windows and dishes rattled. One drinking glass
	fell and was broken.
Lake Kuchelas (sec. 12, T. 22N., R. 11 E.).-Felt by two people. Walls and
	frames creaked. A clock was moved on stand. No damage.
Langley.-Felt by all. Stand pictures were moved. Awakened all. No damage.
Lester.-Felt by all. Small objects moved. Many awakened. No damage.
Longview.-Felt by many. Walls creaked; plaster and walls cracked; flagpole
	swayed.
McCleary.-Felt by all. Pendulum clocks were stopped dishes broken. Many
	awakened. No damage.
Maltby.-Felt by many. Walls creaked; plaster cracked. Many awakened.
	Damage slight.
Marblemount.-Felt by many. Small objects moved. Many awakened. No
	damage.
Mineral.-Disturbed objects were observed by all. Every house in community
	swayed so strongly occupants thought they might fall. A few bricks fell from
	chimneys; one well caved in; canned goods fell to floor in shops; one pendulum
	clock turned sideways and stopped. Slight damage.
Monroe.-Felt by many. Walls creaked; big, heavy light fixtures, 4 feet long,
	swung 10 inches from north to south. No damage.
Naches (Tieton Ranger Station).-Felt by several. Frame creaked; vases over-
	turned. No damage.
Neah Bay.-Felt by many. Walls creaked; small objects moved. Many
	awakened. No damage.
Oakville.-Felt by all. Disturbed objects observed by some. One pendulum
	clock stopped and one started. No damage. At a house, one-half mile east of
	Oakville, observer stated canned fruit was thrown down from shelves and broken.
Olga.-Felt by many. Windows and dishes rattled. Disturbed objects were
	observed by several.
Omak.-Felt by few. Windows and dishes rattled; chairs moved. Some
	awakened. No damage.
Ovington.-Felt by many. Pendulum clocks facing south were stopped. Many
	awakened. Slight damage.
Packwood.-Felt by many. Knickknacks fell. No damage.
Palmer (sec. 13, T. 21 N., R. 7 E.).-Felt by all. Walls creaked; some walls
	and plaster slightly cracked.
Parkland.-Felt by all. East-west motion. Windows and dishes rattled. All
	awakened. No damage.
Parkway.-Observer awakened by loud rumbling noise and shaking of house.
	A metal ship, 8 inches high, fell from radio to floor in a northeast direction.
	No damage.
Port Angeles.-Felt by nearly all. Walls creaked; pictures swayed on walls.
	No damage.
Port Ludlow.-Felt by all, about 30 seconds. Walls creaked; some pendulum
	clocks were stopped. All awakened.
Port Orchard.-Felt by all. Pictures displaced; plaster slightly cracked.
Port Townsend.-Felt by many. Walls creaked. Disturbed objects observed
	by many. Small pieces of plaster fell in a few office buildings. Pendulum clocks
	were stopped. No damage.
Preston.-Felt by all. Walls creaked. All awakened. No damage.
Puyallup.-Felt by all. Overturned small objects. Knickknacks, books, and
	pictures fell. All awakened. No damage.
Quilcene.-Felt by many. Knickknacks, books, and pictures fell. A few
	dishes broken. Many awakened. Slight damage.
Quinault.-Felt by all. Dishes and windows rattled; walls creaked. Many
	awakened. No damage.
Rainbow Falls State Park.-Felt by many. Walls and frames creaked. Slight
	damage to buildings.
Raymond.-Felt by many. Creaking of walls and frames. Pendulum clocks
	were stopped. Broke water main. No damage.
Robe.-Pendulum clocks were stopped. Small objects moved. All awakened.
	Damage slight.
Rockport.-Felt by many. Creaking of frames. Books fell. Many awakened.
	No damage.
Roy.-Felt by many. Water mains broken. Many awakened. Slight dam-
	age.
Satsop.-Felt by nearly all. Disturbed objects observed by nearly all.
	Knickknacks fell; trees swayed in all directions.
Sauk.-Felt by some outdoors. Walls creaked; small objects moved.
Seattle.-Felt by all. Chimes were rung. Plaster slightly cracked; pendulum
	clocks stopped. No damage.
Seaview.-Felt by many. Moved rocking chair. Some instances of cracked
	plaster and windows. Many awakened. Slight damage.
Skykomish.-Felt by many. Severe rattling of windows and dishes. Floor
	lamps shaken; plaster cracked. Many awakened. Slight damage.
Snohomish.-Felt by all. Creaking of frames. All awakened. No damage
Silverdale.-Felt by all. Frame creaked. Dishes were moved on smooth
	surface. All awakened. No damage.
Snoqualmie.-Felt by nearly all. Pendulum clocks were stopped. Observers
	and others became slightly sick from swaying of beds. Men 265 feet underground
	in mine in solid rock did not feel the shock. No damage.
Snoqualmie Pass (22 miles east-southeast of North Bend).-Felt. by many.
	Walls creaked. Disturbed objects observed by all who were awake. No damage.
South Bend.-Felt by all. Some objects moved. All awakened. No damage.
Spirit Lake.-Felt by many. Walls creaked. Disturbed objects were observed
	by several. No damage.
Stampede.-Felt by many. Buildings swayed. Beds swayed from east to
	west. No damage.
Sultan.-Felt by all. Walls creaked; small objects moved. Many awakened.
	Slight damage.
Sunset Beach.-Felt by many. Walls creaked. A clock fell from table. No
	damage.
Toutle.-Felt by several. Walls creaked. Broke water pipe in well. All
	awakened.
Vaughan.-Felt, by all. Pendulum clocks were stopped. All awakened.
Wenatchee.-Felt by several. Walls creaked; plaster cracked. All awakened.
	No damage.
Wilson Creek (sec. 1, T. 22 N., R. 29 E., Willamette meridian). Rattling of
	stove doors. Disturbed objects were observed. No damage.
Winton.-Felt by all. House frame creaked. All awakened. No damage.
Wollochet Bay, Westside, 3/4 mile from head of bay (sec. 24, T. 21, N., R. 1 E.).-
	Felt by many. Trees and buildings swayed visibly. Pendulum clocks were
	stopped. Cattle frightened and pheasants crowed. Damage slight.
Yakima.-Felt by all. Windows and window weights rattled. No damage.
Yale.-Felt by many. Walls creaked; small objects moved. Many awakened.
	No damage.

INTENSITY V: State of Oregon:
Banks.-Felt. by many. Moved small objects. Many awakened. No damage.
Canby.-Felt by many. Windows rattled; small objects moved; knickknacks
	fell. No damage.
Clatskanie.-Felt by many. Pendulum clocks were stopped. Plaster cracked;
	knickknacks fell. No damage.
Eugene.-Felt by several. Disturbed objects observed by nearly all. Trees
	swayed, dropping cones. No damage.
Estacada (one-half mile east).-Felt. by several. Walls creaked. Loud roaring
	subterranean sounds, as of wind striking house with great force, were heard about
	2 seconds before shock. Mirrors, pictures, and beds swayed. No damage.
McMinnville.-Felt by many. Walls creaked. Trees and buildings swayed
	visibly. No damage.
Oregon City.-Felt by many. Pendulum clocks were stopped. Small objects
	moved.
Portland.-Felt by many. Plaster cracked; pictures fell. Many awakened.
	Pendulum clocks were stopped. No damage.
Rainier.-Felt by all. Small objects moved; some plaster cracked. All
	awakened. No damage.
Seaside.-Felt by many. Pendulum clocks facing northeast were stopped.
	Windows cracked. Many awakened. Slight damage.
Westport.-Felt by many. Walls creaked; small objects were moved. Many
	awakened. No damage.

INTENSITY IV: State of Washington:
Anacortes, Ariel, Arlington, Ashford, Bellingham, Blanchard, Bothell, Brief,
Brookfield, Bryant, Bryn Mawr, Buckley, Camas, Carlsborg, Carson, Cedar
Lake, Chelan, Chelan Falls, Cheney, Chimacum, Clallam Bay, Clearbrook, Clear-
water, Clinton, Concrete, Cowlitz, Cinebar, Colfax, Custer, Darrington, Deming,
Eastsound, Fall City, Ferndale, Forks, Friday Harbor, Freeland, Glacier, Goose-
Prairie, Granite Falls, Grapeview, Greenbank, Hartford, Hobart, Holden, Hunters,
Humptulips, Hyak, Kalama, Kelso, Kennydale, Keyport, Lacey, Lake Kaschess
Dam, Lakeside, Leavenworth, Lester, Lind, Litell, Littlerock, Longbranch,
Longmire, Lyle, Marietta, Marysville, Mason City, Mayfield, Mercer Island,
Merritt, Midland, Moclips, Monroe, Monse, Mount Rainier National Park.
(Carbon River Ranger Station), Mukilteo, Neah Bay, North Head, Oak Harbor,
Odessa, Okanogan, Olga, Omak, Onalaska, Orting, Orondo, Oso, Paradise Inn,
Packwood, Parkway, Pateros, Physht, Point Roberts, Possession, Prevost (Stuart
Island), Prosser, Quilcene, Quinault, Quincy, Ravensdale, Reardan, Renton,
Richmond Beach, Ritzville, Scenic, Sedro Woolley, Sequim, Silverton, Stanwood,
Startup, Stevenson, Sumas, Sunnyside, Thorp, Tieton, Tonasket, Trinidad,
Tumwater, Vancouver, Waterville, Wenatchee (Blewett Pass), Wickersham,
Winslow, Winton, Yacolt, Yakima, and Yale.

INTENSITY IV: State of Oregon:
Amity, Bardon, Bay City, Boring, Brightwood, Brooks, Colton, Corvallis,
Dodge Park, Enright, Forest Grove, Garibaldi, Goble, Gresham, Hebo, Hermiston,
Hillsboro, Jewell, Knappa, McMinnville, Mist, Mohler, Newberg, Quincy,
Turner, Tillamook, Timber, Vernonia, and Woodburn.

Intensity III and under:
State of Washington: Arlington, Benton City, Bingen,
	Cheney, Creston, Ellensburg, Hanford, Koma Kulshan Ranger Station (2 miles
	east, near Mount Baker), Laurel, Liberty, Lucerne, Mason City, Moxee City,
	North Bend, Port Angeles, Randle, Ritzville, Rockport, Ruby Beach, Sappho,
	South Bend, Spraugue, Steilacoom, Thatcher, Tatoosh Island, Trinidad, White
	Salmon, White Swan, Winthrop, and Yale.
State of Oregon: Blaine, Corbett, Dilley, Estacada, Fairview, Hamlet, Hood
	River, Independence, Milwaukee, Oretown, Parkdale, Philomath, Sheridan,
	St. Helens, The Dalles, Waldport, Wheeler, and Zigzag.

Not felt in the State of Washington: Aeneas, Bickleton, Chesaw, Clarkston,
	Colfax, Colville, Conconully, Davenport, Deer Park, Ephrata, Hanford,
	Harrington, Hartline, Inchelium, Ione, Khalotus, Kennewick, Laurier, Lind,
	Mansfield, Mead, Mottinger, Mount Baker Lodge, Mount Rainier National Park,
	Natches, Nespelem, Newhalem, Northport, Oroville, Pomeroy, Prindle, Prosser,
	Pullman, Republic, Ronald, Rosalia, Spokane, Sullivan Lake, Sunnyside, Tekoa,
	Touchet, Tonasket, Trout Lake, Twisp, Waitsburg, Walla Walla, Wapato,
	Waterville, Wauconda, Wellpinit, Wenatchee (10 miles southeast of), White
	Swan, Wilbur, and Winthrop.
Not felt in the State of Oregon: Three Links.

November 29: 1:15. Light shock; strongest at Chelan and Chelan Falls,
	Wash. Many were awakened by rattling sounds. Also felt at Coulee Dam,
	Everett, Lakeside, Pateros, Scenic, and Waterville. Also felt at Portland, Oreg.
November 29: 10:20. Toutle. Very slight shock felt.
November 29: 23:00. Chelan Falls. Slight shock.
November 30: 5:00. Chelan Falls. Slight shock.
November 30: 15:19. Chelan Falls. Slight shock.


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