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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 01:11PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 181 mi N from Salem |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 03:34AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 181 mi NNE from Salem |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 09:07AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.8 | 91 mi WSW from Salem |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 02:30PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 56 mi NNE from Salem |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 11:10PM Los Angeles) |
M 3.2 | 170 mi N from Salem |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 10:47PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 156 mi N from Salem |
| 20 days ago (Mar 7 05:21AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 111 mi NNE from Salem |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 01:24PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 153 mi NE from Salem |
| 25 days ago (Mar 2 12:59AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 171 mi NNE from Salem |
| 26 days ago (Mar 1 06:43AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 186 mi N from Salem |
| 28 days ago (Feb 27 05:16AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.8 | 185 mi N from Salem |
| 30 days ago (Feb 24 11:17PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 170 mi NNE from Salem |
| 33 days ago (Feb 22 01:47PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 91 mi NNE from Salem |
| 33 days ago (Feb 22 03:45AM Los Angeles) |
M 3.4 | 167 mi NNE from Salem |
| 34 days ago (Feb 21 01:04PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 112 mi N from Salem |
| 35 days ago (Feb 20 07:55AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.6 | 154 mi NE from Salem |
| 37 days ago (Feb 18 09:54AM Los Angeles) |
M 3.0 | 171 mi NNE from Salem |
| 38 days ago (Feb 17 12:18PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 24 mi N from Salem |
| 40 days ago (Feb 15 03:10PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 160 mi N from Salem |
| 48 days ago (Feb 7 11:51AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 86 mi NNE from Salem |
| 48 days ago (Feb 7 07:09AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 145 mi NNW from Salem |
| 49 days ago (Feb 6 03:19PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 43 mi W from Salem |
| 50 days ago (Feb 4 10:49PM Los Angeles) |
M 3.0 | 155 mi WSW from Salem |
| 53 days ago (Feb 2 07:40AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 175 mi N from Salem |
| 57 days ago (Jan 29 12:30PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.7 | 116 mi ESE from Salem |
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Salem Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 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 | 6 | 85.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 14.29% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2024 05:58PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.0 | 161 mi SW from Salem |
| Nov 29, 2019 05:45PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.5 | 166 mi SSW from Salem |
| Oct 7, 2022 05:52AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 37 mi SE from Salem |
| Feb 22, 2017 08:59PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 175 mi N from Salem |
| Jul 4, 2015 08:42AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 60 mi S from Salem |
| Aug 12, 2022 01:00PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 145 mi WSW from Salem |
| Dec 13, 2017 05:24PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 22 mi ENE from Salem |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2017 05:24PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 22 mi ENE from Salem |
| Oct 7, 2022 05:52AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 37 mi SE from Salem |
| Jul 4, 2015 08:42AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 60 mi S from Salem |
| Aug 12, 2022 01:00PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 145 mi WSW from Salem |
| Oct 17, 2024 05:58PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.0 | 161 mi SW from Salem |
| Nov 29, 2019 05:45PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.5 | 166 mi SSW from Salem |
| Feb 22, 2017 08:59PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 175 mi N from Salem |
| Jun 4, 2021 01:17AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.9 | 245 mi SW from Salem |
| Jun 4, 2021 12:52AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.9 | 245 mi SW from Salem |
| Oct 30, 2024 01:15PM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.0 | 247 mi WSW from Salem |
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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 magnitude earthquake hit near Salem on the afternoon of March 23, 2025 at 13:11 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 291km north of Salem at a depth of 32km 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, 7 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 521 days.
