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Was that an earthquake in Oregon?
Latest earthquakes in Oregon, live from the USGS
In the last 24 hours the USGS recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 1 or more in Oregon; the largest was M3.4, 106 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon, at 3:22 p.m. PST. In the last 7 days there were 5 quakes of magnitude 2.5 or more. As of 7:04 a.m. PST.
Strongest in the last 30 days: M4.6, 204 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon, Oct 24, 3:26 p.m. PDT.
Strongest in the last 12 months: M6.0, off the coast of Oregon, Jan 15.
Gold dots are the last 24 hours. Rows marked "auto" are first, automatic solutions; the USGS revises them, often within the hour.
Last 24 hours, magnitude 1 and up
Last 7 days, magnitude 2.5 and up
| Magnitude | Where | When | Depth | Felt reports | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 | 106 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon | 10 km (6 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.5 | off the coast of Oregon | 10 km (6 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M4.5 | off the coast of Oregon | 10 km (6 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M4.3 | 18 km SE of Joseph, Oregon | 12 km (7 mi) | 136 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M4.4 | off the coast of Oregon | 10 km (6 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? |
Last 30 days, magnitude 2.5 and up
| Magnitude | Where | When | Depth | Felt reports | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3.4 | 106 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon | 10 km (6 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.5 | off the coast of Oregon | 10 km (6 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M4.5 | off the coast of Oregon | 10 km (6 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M4.3 | 18 km SE of Joseph, Oregon | 12 km (7 mi) | 136 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M4.4 | off the coast of Oregon | 10 km (6 mi) | 1 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.1 | 210 km W of Port Orford, Oregon | 10 km (6 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 31 km W of Yachats, Oregon | 5 km (3 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.5 | off the coast of Oregon | 10 km (6 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M4.6 | 204 km WSW of Pistol River, Oregon | 10 km (6 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 186 km W of Pistol River, Oregon | 10 km (6 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M3.0 | 3 km W of Columbia City, Oregon | 24 km (15 mi) | 114 | USGS · Felt it? | |
| M2.6 | 186 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon | 10 km (6 mi) | — | USGS · Felt it? |
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Did we just have an earthquake near me?
Check the list at the top of this page. It reads the U.S. Geological Survey's live feed every few minutes. Automatic locations for most US quakes appear within minutes, and small or remote ones can take longer. If you felt shaking that isn't listed yet, wait a few minutes and refresh, or report it to the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey.
The last 12 months
119 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more in Oregon in the last 12 months. The largest was M6.0, off the coast of Oregon, on Jan 15. The busiest week began Jun 24, with 9 quakes.
Biggest earthquakes in Oregon
The five largest of the last 50 years in the USGS catalogue.
Why does Oregon get earthquakes?
Oregon's biggest earthquake threat lies offshore. The Cascadia Subduction Zone, where the Juan de Fuca Plate slides beneath North America, last ruptured on 26 January 1700 in a magnitude 9 earthquake, and geologists have found evidence of dozens of such quakes over the past 10,000 years.
Day to day, most quakes recorded near Oregon are far offshore on the Blanco Fracture Zone, a plate boundary that produces frequent moderate quakes rarely felt on land. On land, the M5.6 Scotts Mills earthquake of 25 March 1993 damaged the state Capitol in Salem, and two quakes near magnitude 6 struck near Klamath Falls in September 1993. Mount Hood and the other Cascade volcanoes produce occasional small swarms.
Last reviewed 4 November 2026. Sources: Pacific Northwest Seismic Network · Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries.
What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
People close to the epicentre often feel quakes from about magnitude 2.5 to 3, especially indoors on upper floors. Below that, most go unnoticed. How strong it feels depends on distance, depth and the ground under you, so a shallow M3 nearby can feel stronger than a deep M4 farther away.
How long do aftershocks last?
Aftershocks are most frequent in the first hours and days after a quake and then fade, though after a large one they can go on for months or even years. Most are smaller than the main shock, but a damaging one is possible. For significant US quakes, the USGS publishes an aftershock forecast with the chances for the coming days and weeks.
What should I do during an earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on: get down on your hands and knees, cover your head and neck under a sturdy table, and hold on until the shaking stops. If you're in bed, stay there and protect your head with a pillow. Don't run outside during shaking, and keep away from windows. Doorways aren't safer in most modern homes. See Ready.gov and the Earthquake Country Alliance for more.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can't predict the time, place and size of a particular earthquake. They can estimate the chance of a large quake in a region over decades, which is how building codes and insurance are set. On the West Coast, the ShakeAlert system can give seconds of warning once a quake has started, but that's detection, not prediction.
Tsunami status
No tsunami warning, advisory or watch was in effect at our last check of the National Tsunami Warning Center and Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (7:04 a.m. PST).
Official messages: tsunami.gov. If you are on the coast and feel a strong or long quake, move to high ground without waiting for a message.
Nearby
Other hazards in Oregon
How this page works
The lists read the U.S. Geological Survey's real-time feeds: every quake of the past day and every quake of magnitude 2.5 or more of the past month, refreshed every few minutes. The 12-month history and the 50-year list come from the USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat), read once a day and once a week. A quake counts here when the USGS names Oregon as its place, offshore quakes included.
First magnitudes and locations are automatic and are often revised within hours; rows marked "auto" haven't been reviewed by a seismologist yet. Felt reports are the number of "Did You Feel It?" responses the USGS has so far. Times are local (America/Los Angeles).
Gods Eyes is not an early warning system and is not affiliated with any government agency. In an emergency, follow local officials and call 911.
Earthquakes: data courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey · Map and place names: Natural Earth (public domain). All data sources.