Earthquake Report

Magnitude 4.2, W of Morton, WA
Tuesday November 16, 2010 at 07:51:8.79 AM (PST)

Magnitude 4.2
Time Tuesday November 16, 2010 at 15:51:8.79 Z (UTC)
Tuesday November 16, 2010 at 07:51:8.79 AM (PST)
Distance from 12.3 km W of Morton, WA
29.8 km NNW of Elk Lake, WA
115.0 km N of Portland, OR
Coordinates 46.561 deg N
122.435 deg W
Depth 15 km
Quality fair (CA)
Note: 1 km = 0.621 mile or 1 mile = 1.61 km
Map showing epicenter
Name of Event File: 10111615510c

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