| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.659, -126.313 |
| UTC time | 1938-05-28 10:14:03.800 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 28, 1938 Earthquake
The earthquake hit United States on Saturday, May 28, 1938 at 10:14 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Grants Pass (United States - US), about 245.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -126.313 and latitude 42.659.
| Location | Salem |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1938-05-28
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Grants Pass | 245.8 km |
| Medford | 284.5 km |
| Eugene | 303.7 km |
| Springfield | 307.9 km |
| Corvallis | 324.7 km |
| Albany | 339.4 km |
| Salem | 366.0 km |
| Keizer | 370.1 km |
| McMinnville | 378.1 km |
| Redding | 399.6 km |
| Hillsboro | 414.9 km |
| Walnut Creek Ct, Tigard | 416.3 km |
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