Latest earthquakes near Hillsboro, Oregon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hillsboro, Oregon, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hillsboro? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hillsboro, it will show up within minutes.
Hillsboro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Hillsboro, Oregon in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hillsboro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Hillsboro 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 | 8 | 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 Hillsboro
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hillsboro occurred on Jul 12, 2019 02:51 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 169 miles (272 km) north-northeast of Hillsboro, at a depth of 18 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Hillsboro in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 2001 10:54, 113 miles (182 km) north-northeast of Hillsboro. It is the strongest earthquake near Hillsboro in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro.
Nearest earthquakes from Hillsboro
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro.
When was the last earthquake in Hillsboro, Oregon?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hillsboro on the night of April 21, 2026 at 02:59 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 245km north of Hillsboro at a depth of 33km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hillsboro, Oregon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hillsboro, Oregon?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Hillsboro on the morning of February 28, 2001 at 10:54 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 182km north of Hillsboro at a depth of 52km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hillsboro since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hillsboro, Oregon?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hillsboro. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
