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Earthquakes Near Lake Oswego, Oregon 97035 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 97035 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Lake Oswego, Oregon

1 earthquake has been recorded within 250 miles of Lake Oswego, Oregon in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 97035 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 Lake Oswego, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

Earthquake Alerts for Lake Oswego, Oregon

Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Lake Oswego and the surrounding 97035 area. When seismic activity is detected nearby, push notifications are sent within 60 seconds — no manual earthquake watch required.

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Lake Oswego

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 1 / 100

Some seismic activity near Lake Oswego. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 1
Closest to you M0.6, 110 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M0.6, Not felt
Last felt M4.0+ 472 days ago
Tracking Area
Lake Oswego
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 Lake Oswego

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 110 mi 1:37 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Lake Oswego

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Lake Oswego has recorded 1,617 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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MAX M2.7
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 1617 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude010020030040005101520'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 303 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2007: 133 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2008: 114 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2009: 57 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2010: 45 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2011: 62 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2012: 80 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2013: 73 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2014: 64 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2015: 63 (M2.5–4), 7 (M4+)2016: 51 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2017: 54 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2018: 50 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2019: 35 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2020: 48 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2021: 39 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2022: 35 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2023: 47 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)2024: 58 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2025: 74 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2026: 32 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release010020030040001.0B2.0B3.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 306 events, Energy: 16.6M2007: 138 events, Energy: 30.0M2008: 130 events, Energy: 2.9B2009: 64 events, Energy: 110.2M2010: 52 events, Energy: 79.1M2011: 65 events, Energy: 31.4M2012: 85 events, Energy: 14.9M2013: 76 events, Energy: 76.9M2014: 68 events, Energy: 14.9M2015: 70 events, Energy: 34.6M2016: 55 events, Energy: 29.7M2017: 60 events, Energy: 22.9M2018: 53 events, Energy: 12.7M2019: 40 events, Energy: 35.4M2020: 50 events, Energy: 10.0M2021: 43 events, Energy: 23.5M2022: 40 events, Energy: 17.5M2023: 52 events, Energy: 11.9M2024: 61 events, Energy: 38.6M2025: 77 events, Energy: 23.3M2026: 32 events, Energy: 778.1k
Largest Recorded
M6.4
66 km SW of Vernon, Canada
Sep 9, 2011
Avg Noticeable / Year
3.9
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 — Lake Oswego, Oregon

What Lake Oswego 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 Lake Oswego. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data — updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ — Lake Oswego, Oregon

Was there an earthquake in Lake Oswego today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Lake Oswego?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 97035. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Lake Oswego.

What is the earthquake history for Lake Oswego, Oregon?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Lake Oswego area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 97035.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Lake Oswego?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 97035. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 — no manual earthquake watch required.

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