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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake hits near Molalla, felt in Portland

By Associated Press
Published: December 13, 2017, 7:37pm

MOLALLA, Ore. — An earthquake hit about 40 miles south of Portland near Molalla, Ore., and was felt by numerous residents in the area.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck about seven miles southwest of Molalla and less than two miles from Scotts Mills.

The quake, which struck at 5:24 p.m. Wednesday, had a depth of 10.5 miles.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office said on Twitter that, according to the 911 dispatch center, there had been no reports of damage.

The sheriff’s office also said that deputies were responding to the area of Scotts Mills to check on residents.

Local Angle

People in and around the Portland-Vancouver metro area got a light jostle when a small earthquake rumbled south of Molalla, Ore., Wednesday afternoon.

The center of the quake was about 7½ miles south of Molalla, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, which received no reports of damage following the 4.0-magnitude quake.

As of 8 p.m. Wednesday, nearly 3,500 people had reported to the USGS that they had felt the earthquake.

On social media and the USGS website, people reported feeling weak tremors all around Clark County. A few people as far north as the Longview and Skamokawa areas reported feeling tremors, as well.

-- Andy Matarrese

Some 1,600 people had reported feeling the quake to the U.S. Geological Survey by 6:15 p.m. Wednesday.

Major earthquakes are classified as having a magnitude of 8 or higher.

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