| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 22.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.585, -126.580 |
| UTC time | 1974-01-05 23:29:18.600 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 5, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit United States on Saturday, January 5, 1974 at 23:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Grants Pass (United States - US), about 267.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -126.580 and latitude 42.585.
| Location | Salem |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-01-05
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Grants Pass | 267.1 km |
| Medford | 305.6 km |
| Eugene | 326.6 km |
| Springfield | 330.9 km |
| Corvallis | 346.6 km |
| Albany | 361.3 km |
| Salem | 387.4 km |
| Keizer | 391.4 km |
| McMinnville | 398.6 km |
| Redding | 413.6 km |
| Hillsboro | 435.2 km |
| Walnut Creek Ct, Tigard | 436.9 km |
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