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Earthquakes Near Gresham, Oregon 97030 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 97030 Updated just now

1 tiny quake nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Gresham, Oregon

1 earthquake has been recorded within 250 miles of Gresham, Oregon in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 97030 using live data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), updated every 60 seconds. Whether you felt shaking or are checking if an earthquake just happened near Gresham, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Gresham

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Threat score: 1 / 100

Some seismic activity near Gresham. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 1
Closest to you M0.6, 98 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M0.6, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 472 days ago
Tracking Area
Gresham
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 1 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Gresham

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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M0.6 		Not felt 22 km ENE of Ashford, Washington 98 mi 1:37 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Gresham

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Gresham has recorded 1,400 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M6.4 on Sep 9, 2011, located 66 km SW of Vernon, Canada. On average, the area experiences approximately 217 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 1400 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude010020030040001234'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 303 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2007: 130 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2008: 91 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2009: 51 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2010: 37 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2011: 60 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 57 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2013: 70 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2014: 59 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2015: 58 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2016: 46 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 53 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2018: 47 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 31 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2020: 41 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2021: 36 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2022: 29 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2023: 36 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2024: 46 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2025: 54 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2026: 27 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release0100200300400020.0M40.0M60.0M80.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 304 events, Energy: 14.6M2007: 131 events, Energy: 6.1M2008: 95 events, Energy: 12.3M2009: 54 events, Energy: 15.8M2010: 40 events, Energy: 68.9M2011: 62 events, Energy: 14.2M2012: 59 events, Energy: 4.1M2013: 72 events, Energy: 13.7M2014: 60 events, Energy: 2.9M2015: 62 events, Energy: 22.5M2016: 46 events, Energy: 2.1M2017: 55 events, Energy: 5.5M2018: 48 events, Energy: 3.6M2019: 33 events, Energy: 15.2M2020: 42 events, Energy: 6.8M2021: 36 events, Energy: 2.8M2022: 33 events, Energy: 12.4M2023: 38 events, Energy: 5.2M2024: 48 events, Energy: 34.2M2025: 55 events, Energy: 8.8M2026: 27 events, Energy: 491.0k
Largest Recorded
M6.4
66 km SW of Vernon, Canada
Sep 9, 2011
Avg Noticeable / Year
3.1
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M6.4 Sep 9, 2011
66 km SW of Vernon, Canada
M6.3 Aug 29, 2019
285 km W of Bandon, Oregon
M6.3 Jan 10, 2008
242 km WNW of Bandon, Oregon
M6.2 Aug 22, 2018
272 km W of Bandon, Oregon
M6.0 Jan 16, 2026
off the coast of Oregon
M6.0 Oct 30, 2024
267 km W of Bandon, Oregon
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Gresham, Oregon

What Gresham residents should know before, during, and after an earthquake

🏠 Step 1

Before: Secure Your Space

Bolt heavy furniture to walls. Keep an emergency kit within arm's reach of where you sleep. Know your exits.

🛡️ Step 2

During: Drop, Cover, Hold On

Drop to your hands and knees. Take cover under sturdy furniture. Hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows.

🚪 Step 3

After: Check and Evacuate

Check for injuries and damage. If you smell gas, leave immediately and call 911. Expect aftershocks.

72-Hour Emergency Kit

✓ 1 gallon of water per person per day
✓ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
✓ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
✓ Flashlight and extra batteries
✓ First aid kit
✓ Whistle to signal for help
✓ N95 dust masks
✓ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
✓ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
✓ Manual can opener

Notable US Seismic History

1994 Northridge, CA
M6.7
57 fatalities, $50B in damage. One of the costliest US natural disasters.
2011 Virginia
M5.8
Felt across 22 states. The most widely felt earthquake in US history.
2018 Anchorage, AK
M7.1
Major infrastructure damage across south-central Alaska.

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🏢 About Alertra

Alertra is an earthquake monitoring platform built by a team of engineers in Arizona focused on natural disaster safety technology. We provide real-time earthquake alerts and risk assessments to help communities prepare before disaster strikes.

Alertra ingests real-time seismic data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and combines it with over 15 years of legacy earthquake records to build localized risk models for communities like Gresham. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Gresham, Oregon

Was there an earthquake in Gresham today?

1 tiny quake nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Gresham in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Gresham?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 97030. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Gresham.

What is the earthquake history for Gresham, Oregon?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Gresham area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 97030.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Gresham?

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