USGS Confirms M3.1 Quake Hits in Oregon

October 6, 2016

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that a minor earthquake hit roughly16 miles northeast of Salem, Ore.

The agency says a magnitude-3.1 temblor struck at about 9:29 p.m. Monday with an epicenter about three miles northwest of Woodburn.

The agency reported the earthquake was about 14 miles deep.

No damage was immediately reported.