Latest earthquakes near Salem, Oregon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Salem, Oregon, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Salem? If an earthquake is happening right now near Salem, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Salem Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Salem. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Salem and elsewhere.
Sep 25, 2025 11:45PM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 215mi from Eugene (The United States) on Thursday Evening.
Salem Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Salem, Oregon in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Salem in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Salem 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 | 5 | 83.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 16.67% |
| 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 Salem
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Salem occurred on Oct 17, 2024 17:58 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 161 miles (259 km) south-west of Salem, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Salem in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 2001 10:54, 153 miles (246 km) south-west of Salem. It is the strongest earthquake near Salem in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Salem, 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 Salem.
Nearest earthquakes from Salem
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Salem, 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 Salem.
When was the last earthquake in Salem, Oregon?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Salem on the morning of December 5, 2025 at 10:12 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 163km south-east of Salem at a depth of -1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Salem, Oregon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Salem, Oregon?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Salem on the morning of February 28, 2001 at 10:54 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 246km north of Salem at a depth of 52km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Salem since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Salem, Oregon?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Salem. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
