M4.3 quake strikes north of Coulee Dam, Washington
Centered at 48.307°N, 119.019°W the quake occurred at a depth of 9.7km north of Coulee Dam, Washington, reported USGS/EHP.
The quake was felt over a large area, prompting authorities to inspect the Grand Coulee Dam, the largest hydroelectric facility in the U.S.
The facility supplies electricity to about a dozen states in the U.S. West.
EQ Details
Magnitude: 4.3Mw
Location: 48.307°N, 119.019°W
Depth: 9.7km
Time: 2015-09-01 16:42:45 UTC
Nearby Cities:
- 38km (24mi) N of Coulee Dam, Washington
- 132km (82mi) N of Moses Lake, Washington
- 136km (85mi) SSE of Penticton, Canada
- 137km (85mi) NE of Wenatchee, Washington
Grand Coulee Dam on Columbia River, Washigton. More images posted at http://www.usbr.gov/pn/grandcoulee/news/gallery/index.html
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