Latest earthquakes near Portland, Oregon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Portland, Oregon, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Portland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Portland, it will show up within minutes.
Portland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Portland, Oregon in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Portland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Portland 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 | 10 | 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 Portland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Portland occurred on Jul 12, 2019 02:51 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 165 miles (266 km) north of Portland, at a depth of 18 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Portland in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 2001 10:54, 112 miles (181 km) north of Portland. It is the strongest earthquake near Portland 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 Portland, 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 Portland.
Nearest earthquakes from Portland
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Portland, 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 Portland.
When was the last earthquake in Portland, Oregon?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Portland on the afternoon of December 29, 2024 at 13:11 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 186km southwest of Portland at a depth of 30km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Portland, Oregon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Portland, Oregon?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Portland on the morning of February 28, 2001 at 10:54 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 181km north of Portland at a depth of 52km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Portland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Portland, Oregon?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Portland. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
