Latest earthquakes near Medford, Oregon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Medford, Oregon, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Medford? If an earthquake is happening right now near Medford, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Medford Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Medford. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Medford and elsewhere.
May 14, 2024 11:39PM
Shallow M4.0 Earthquake hit near Bayside in The United States on Tuesday Evening.
Apr 4, 2024 06:34PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M4.4 Earthquake struck near Chico in The United States.
Medford Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 155 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Medford, Oregon in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Medford roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Medford in 2014. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Medford 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 Medford in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Medford 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 | 138 | 89.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 9.68% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.29% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Medford
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Medford 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 Medford 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 Medford 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 Medford, 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 Medford.
Nearest earthquakes from Medford
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Medford, 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 Medford.
When was the last earthquake in Medford, Oregon?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Medford on the afternoon of May 16, 2024 at 16:37 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 266km south-southwest of Medford at a depth of 19km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Medford, Oregon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Medford, Oregon?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Medford 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 Medford since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Medford, Oregon?
In the past 10 years, 155 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Medford. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
