Latest earthquakes near Oregon, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Oregon, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Oregon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Oregon, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Oregon Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Oregon. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Oregon and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2024 06:34PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M4.4 Earthquake struck near Chico in The United States.
May 11, 2023 04:19PM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Chico in The United States.
Oregon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Oregon, The United States in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Oregon roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Oregon in 2014. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Oregon that year. The strongest had a 6.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Oregon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Oregon during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 156 | 90.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 8.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.16% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Oregon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oregon occurred on Dec 20, 2022 02:34 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 148 miles (238 km) south-southwest of Medford, at a depth of 11 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Oregon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jan 31, 1922 05:17, 162 miles (260 km) south-southwest of Medford. It is the strongest earthquake near Oregon in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Oregon, The United States in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Oregon.
Earthquakes by city in Oregon
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Oregon, The United States.
Use this regional Oregon earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Beaverton, Bend, Springfield, Corvallis, Albany, Tigard, Aloha, Lake Oswego, Keizer, Grants Pass, Oregon City, McMinnville, Tualatin, West Linn, Woodburn, Forest Grove, Newberg, Wilsonville, Roseburg, Klamath Falls and Ashland.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Oregon.
When was the last earthquake in Oregon, The United States?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Oregon on the evening of May 7, 2024 at 18:35 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 292km south-southeast of Medford at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oregon, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oregon, The United States?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Oregon on the night of January 31, 1922 at 05:17 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 260km west-southwest of Medford at a depth of 15km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Oregon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oregon, The United States?
In the past 10 years, 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oregon. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
