Northwest of Salem, residents experienced a minor jolt as a magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck the area early Sunday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey pinpointed the quake’s epicenter about three miles southeast of Amity, and it happened at precisely 7:58 a.m., according to a report by KGW. Detailed information from the agency mentioned that the tremor occurred at a depth of 9.4 miles below the surface, with a slight uncertainty in location and magnitude measurements.
The quake, though moderately weak, was felt in Salem as well as in nearby towns like Dallas, Sheridan, and Silverton. Residents may have felt light shaking that could easily be mistaken for something less alarming, as reported by the Salem Reporter. Despite the perceptibility of the quake, no immediate reports of damage surfaced, suggesting the area escaped any significant impact.
Explaining the nature of the seismic event, the USGS said that a quake of this magnitude can be “felt quite noticeably,” according to the Salem Reporter. This statement underscores the subtle yet recognizable effect such tremors can have within the community…