| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.476, -126.579 |
| UTC time | 1972-04-08 06:24:14.240 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 8, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit United States on Saturday, April 8, 1972 at 06:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Grants Pass (United States - US), about 266.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -126.579 and latitude 42.476.
| Location | Salem |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-04-08
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Grants Pass | 266.8 km |
| Medford | 304.9 km |
| Eugene | 333.0 km |
| Springfield | 337.1 km |
| Corvallis | 354.5 km |
| Albany | 369.2 km |
| Salem | 395.8 km |
| Keizer | 399.9 km |
| Redding | 407.4 km |
| McMinnville | 407.7 km |
| Hillsboro | 444.5 km |
| Walnut Creek Ct, Tigard | 445.9 km |
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