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Maupin, Oregon Earthquake Swarms
January 4, 2009 | Oregon Live

The town of Maupin, Oregon is located about 30 miles east of Mount Hood. Over the past two years over 300 small earthquakes (mostly less than magnitude 3) have been recorded near the town. This article explores the possible causes of these earthquakes.

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