Earthquake concern: Central Oregon will be vital location if ‘Big One’ hits
(Update: Adding video, comments by earthquake experts) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The recent 7.0 earthquake that struck off the Northern California coast is…
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In wake of big offshore quake and tsunami alert, Oregon agencies offer info on what you need to know to be prepared
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management, the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries and the Oregon Parks and…
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Strong earthquake strikes off N. California coast, triggering tsunami warning in southern Oregon
A strong earthquake struck off the northern California coast Thursday morning, triggering an unusual tsunami warning for northern California and…
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Quake prompts brief tsunami warning on the West Coast. Here’s what to know about tsunamis
Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The powerful earthquake that struck in Northern California on Thursday prompted a brief tsunami warning…
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7.0 earthquake off Northern California prompts brief tsunami warning
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook a large area of Northern California on Thursday, knocking items off grocery…
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Tsunami warning issued in Northern California after 7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast
By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — Tsunami warnings have been issued for nearly 5 million people along parts of the Northern California and Oregon…
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Dozens report feeling 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off southern Oregon coast
BANDON, Ore. (AP) — Dozens of people reported feeling an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 that struck off the southern coast of…
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Oregon Department of Emergency Management to host IronOR 24, statewide quake exercise
 SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Emergency Management is preparing to host IronOR 24, a statewide emergency exercise taking…
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An earthquake shakes the Los Angeles area as wildfires rage nearby
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — As wildfires raging in the mountains cast an orange glow behind the downtown Los Angeles skyline, Southern…
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Aftershocks rattle Northeast after rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake hits region
By Ray Sanchez and Alaa Elassar, CNN New York (CNN) — A 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattled buildings across parts of the Northeast Friday…
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Seven earthquakes strike 100 to 150 miles off Oregon coast, strongest at 5.7 magnitude
PORT ORFORD, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — The US Geological Survey reported a series of seven earthquakes Tuesday off the southern Oregon coast, all…
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Have fun at the coast, but be prepared: Spring break is also Oregon’s Tsunami Awareness Week
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Exploring the Oregon coast this spring break? Take time to plan for an earthquake and tsunami before your adventure. It’s…
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Oregon’s ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System marks three years since going live
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Monday marked three years since the ShakeAlert® Earthquake Early Warning System went live in Oregon. The earthquake…
Continue Reading Magnitude 4.9 earthquake shakes Idaho, but no injuries reported
BOISE, Idaho. (AP) — An earthquake of 4.9 magnitude struck north of Boise, Idaho, on Monday, reportedly causing no major damage or injuries,…
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Devastating 9.0 Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake hit West Coast 324 years ago – and it will happen again
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Around 9 p.m. on January 26th, 1700, a powerful magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which…
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Massive earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami warnings
By Emiko Jozuka, Hanako Montgomery, Chie Kobayashi and Alex Stambaugh CNN Tokyo (CNN) — A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck central Japan on…
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Rescuers battle sub-zero temperatures as more than 130 killed by China’s deadliest quake in nearly a decade
By Nectar Gan, Mengchen Zhang, Wayne Chang and Maija Ehlinger, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — At least 131 people were killed and hundreds more injured…
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Mount St. Helens records more than 400 earthquakes since mid-July, but no signs of imminent eruption
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — More than 400 earthquakes have been detected beneath Washington’s Mount St. Helens in recent months, though there are…
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Deadly quake strikes Nepal, toppling homes and killing at least 157 people
By Sugam Pokharel, Jennifer Hauser and Jerome Taylor, CNN Kathmandu (CNN) — At least 157 people have been killed in an earthquake that struck a…
Continue Reading OSU part of new earthquake center that aims to advance understanding of Cascadia Subduction Zone
CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Oregon State University researchers will play key roles in a new multi-institution earthquake research center dedicated to…
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