Earthquake: Magnitude 2.9 quake strikes north of Salem, Keizer

Statesman Journal

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A small earthquake has been recorded north of Salem and Keizer Thursday morning.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 2.9 earthquake hit at 9:02 a.m. Pacific.

The quake was originally estimated at 3.0 but was then revised slightly downward.

It struck about 6 miles northwest of Keizer and 7 miles west of Brooks.

The USGS says it occurred at a depth of 6.8 miles.

Did you feel it? Report your experience to the USGS: Earthquake.USGS.gov

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