Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map. An aftershock is usually a smaller earthquake that follows a larger one ...

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(Tyler Westfall) Oregon fire experts have finalized their redo of state maps showing wildfire hazard areas, showing that about 1,600 properties are in high-risk spots that could be subject to new ...

Additional information collected about the earthquake may also prompt U.S.G.S. scientists to update the shake-severity map. Aftershocks can occur days, weeks or even years after the first earthquake.