| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 42.685, -125.890 |
| UTC time | 1978-02-16 12:00:21.200 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, February 16, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit United States on Thursday, February 16, 1978 at 12:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Grants Pass (United States - US), about 211.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -125.890 and latitude 42.685.
| Location | Salem |
| Country | United States (US) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-02-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Grants Pass | 211.6 km |
| Medford | 250.6 km |
| Eugene | 273.1 km |
| Springfield | 277.2 km |
| Corvallis | 297.7 km |
| Albany | 312.2 km |
| Salem | 340.2 km |
| Keizer | 344.5 km |
| McMinnville | 354.3 km |
| Redding | 373.1 km |
| Hillsboro | 391.8 km |
| Walnut Creek Ct, Tigard | 392.1 km |
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