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Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits off Oregon coast
Modified: Wednesday, Jul 28th, 2010




A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Oregon Wednesday morning, roughly 70 miles west of Florence in the Pacific Ocean. The earthquake, which occurred at 9:12 a.m. July 28, has a magnitude that will not generate a tsunami, according to officials.

The location and magnitude are based on preliminary information. Further information will be issued by the U.S. Geological Survey — earthquake.usgs.gov — or the appropriate Regional Seismic Network.









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