3.5-magnitude earthquake hits near Molalla Friday night

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MOLALLA, OR (KPTV) -

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake hit near Molalla Friday night.

According to the U.S. Geological Survey, it happened just before 10 p.m.

The center of the earthquake was six miles west of Molalla and seven miles east of Woodburn.

Viewers called and emailed the Fox 12 newsroom immediately after the earthquake to say they felt it in Beaverton, Sherwood, Milwaukie and Lebanon, among other areas.

So far, there are no reports of any serious damage.

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3.5-magnitude earthquake hits near Molalla Friday night - KPTV - FOX 12

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