| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.475, -126.597 |
| UTC time | 1974-01-05 15:54:03.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 5, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit United States on Saturday, January 5, 1974 at 15:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Grants Pass (United States - US), about 268.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -126.597 and latitude 42.475.
| Location | Salem |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-01-05
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Grants Pass | 268.3 km |
| Medford | 306.3 km |
| Eugene | 334.3 km |
| Springfield | 338.5 km |
| Corvallis | 355.7 km |
| Albany | 370.4 km |
| Salem | 396.9 km |
| Keizer | 401.0 km |
| Redding | 408.6 km |
| McMinnville | 408.8 km |
| Hillsboro | 445.5 km |
| Walnut Creek Ct, Tigard | 447.0 km |
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