Latest earthquakes near Eugene, Oregon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Eugene, Oregon, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Eugene? If an earthquake is happening right now near Eugene, it will show up within minutes.
Eugene Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Eugene, Oregon in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Eugene in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Eugene 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 | 24 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Eugene
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Eugene occurred on Jan 23, 2016 10:05 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 173 miles (279 km) west-southwest of Eugene, at a depth of 13 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Eugene in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Jul 12, 1991 19:50, 183 miles (294 km) west-southwest of Eugene. It is the strongest earthquake near Eugene 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 Eugene, Oregon 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 Eugene.
Nearest earthquakes from Eugene
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Eugene, Oregon. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Eugene.
When was the last earthquake in Eugene, Oregon?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Eugene on the afternoon of May 16, 2024 at 12:42 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 284km west-southwest of Eugene at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Eugene, Oregon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Eugene, Oregon?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Eugene on the evening of July 12, 1991 at 19:50 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 294km southwest of Eugene at a depth of 11km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Eugene since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Eugene, Oregon?
In the past 10 years, 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Eugene. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 152 days.
