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Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 97490 Updated just now

No earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Walton in the past 24 hours. The ground is quiet.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Walton, Oregon

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Walton, Oregon in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 97490 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 Walton, 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 — Walton

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Last felt M4.0+ 16 days ago
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Walton

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

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📈 Earthquake History — Walton

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Walton has recorded 4,027 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M7.0 on Dec 5, 2024, located 2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake. On average, the area experiences approximately 473 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

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Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 4027 events

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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0200400600010203040'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 339 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2007: 187 (M2.5–4), 23 (M4+)2008: 183 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2009: 96 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2010: 141 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2011: 109 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2012: 142 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2013: 124 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2014: 512 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2015: 352 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2016: 120 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2017: 98 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2018: 144 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2019: 77 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2020: 86 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2021: 153 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2022: 186 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2023: 160 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2024: 132 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2025: 197 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)2026: 62 (M2.5–4), 5 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release020040060005.0B10.0B15.0B20.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 354 events, Energy: 405.7M2007: 210 events, Energy: 1.0B2008: 215 events, Energy: 3.9B2009: 111 events, Energy: 188.7M2010: 163 events, Energy: 5.9B2011: 126 events, Energy: 520.3M2012: 166 events, Energy: 1.9B2013: 144 events, Energy: 452.8M2014: 545 events, Energy: 16.3B2015: 378 events, Energy: 102.2M2016: 138 events, Energy: 327.0M2017: 113 events, Energy: 205.5M2018: 169 events, Energy: 2.6B2019: 103 events, Energy: 4.0B2020: 94 events, Energy: 404.0M2021: 177 events, Energy: 1.8B2022: 205 events, Energy: 4.1B2023: 178 events, Energy: 227.4M2024: 154 events, Energy: 1.4B2025: 217 events, Energy: 1.3B2026: 67 events, Energy: 1.4B
Largest Recorded
M7.0
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
Dec 5, 2024
Avg Noticeable / Year
15.5
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M7.0 Dec 5, 2024
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
M6.8 Mar 10, 2014
77 km WNW of Indianola, California
M6.6 Dec 8, 2016
164 km W of Ferndale, California
M6.5 Jan 10, 2010
The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake
M6.4 Dec 20, 2022
15km WSW of Ferndale, CA
M6.3 Aug 29, 2019
285 km W of Bandon, Oregon
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Walton, Oregon

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

Earthquake FAQ — Walton, Oregon

Was there an earthquake in Walton today?

No earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Walton in the past 24 hours. The ground is quiet. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Walton in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Walton?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 97490. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Walton.

What is the earthquake history for Walton, Oregon?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Walton area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 97490.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Walton?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 97490. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 — no manual earthquake watch required.

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