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Earthquakes Near Welches, Oregon 97067 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 97067 Updated just now

7 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Welches, Oregon

7 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Welches, Oregon in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 97067 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 Welches, 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 — Welches

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 7
Closest to you M2.2, 53 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.2, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 519 days ago
Tracking Area
Welches
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 7 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Welches

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.2 		Rarely felt 4 km WSW of Dundee, Oregon 53 mi 9:03 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 5 km SSW of Wallula, Washington 155 mi 6:40 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 3 km S of Quilcene, Washington 176 mi 9:56 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 3 km NNW of Suquamish, Washington 171 mi 11:31 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 39 km NE of Amboy, Washington 62 mi 8:10 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 1 km WNW of Ashford, Washington 100 mi 8:11 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 12 km NE of Ashford, Washington 105 mi 1:04 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Welches

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Welches has recorded 1,376 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 218 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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MAX M2.6
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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 1376 events

Past Week
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude010020030001234'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 299 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2007: 135 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 83 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2009: 54 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2010: 36 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2011: 59 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 53 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2013: 66 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 59 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2015: 56 (M2.5–4), 4 (M4+)2016: 42 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 57 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2018: 48 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2019: 32 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2020: 42 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 33 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2022: 28 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2023: 37 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2024: 45 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2025: 52 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2026: 30 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release0100200300020.0M40.0M60.0M80.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 300 events, Energy: 14.2M2007: 135 events, Energy: 4.7M2008: 84 events, Energy: 6.2M2009: 57 events, Energy: 15.6M2010: 39 events, Energy: 68.9M2011: 61 events, Energy: 13.4M2012: 54 events, Energy: 3.1M2013: 67 events, Energy: 5.7M2014: 60 events, Energy: 3.0M2015: 60 events, Energy: 23.5M2016: 42 events, Energy: 2.0M2017: 59 events, Energy: 5.5M2018: 49 events, Energy: 3.6M2019: 34 events, Energy: 15.2M2020: 42 events, Energy: 1.2M2021: 33 events, Energy: 2.1M2022: 31 events, Energy: 8.4M2023: 39 events, Energy: 5.3M2024: 47 events, Energy: 33.9M2025: 53 events, Energy: 8.8M2026: 30 events, Energy: 983.5k
Largest Recorded
M6.4
66 km SW of Vernon, Canada
Sep 9, 2011
Avg Noticeable / Year
2.5
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 — Welches, Oregon

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

Earthquake FAQ — Welches, Oregon

Was there an earthquake in Welches today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Welches?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 97067. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Welches.

What is the earthquake history for Welches, Oregon?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Welches area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 97067.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Welches?

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