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Earthquakes Near Wilbur, Oregon 97494 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 97494 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Wilbur, Oregon

3 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Wilbur, Oregon in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 97494 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 Wilbur, 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 — Wilbur

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 27 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 3
Closest to you M2.8, 178 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 15 days ago
Tracking Area
Wilbur
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 3 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Wilbur

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
M2.8 		Rarely felt 175 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon 178 mi 3:36 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 209 mi 9:48 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 5 km SW of Petrolia, CA 216 mi 7:38 AM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Wilbur

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Wilbur has recorded 6,945 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

Sat
1
MAX M2.7
Sun
2
MAX M3.3
Mon
3
MAX M3.8
Tue
1
MAX M2.8
Wed
0
—
Thu
0
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Fri
1
MAX M2.8
Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 6945 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02004006008000204060'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 413 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2007: 269 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2008: 242 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2009: 168 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2010: 239 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2011: 169 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2012: 219 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2013: 343 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2014: 700 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2015: 515 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2016: 205 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2017: 166 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2018: 220 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2019: 183 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2020: 183 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2021: 343 (M2.5–4), 35 (M4+)2022: 296 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2023: 296 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2024: 552 (M2.5–4), 48 (M4+)2025: 509 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2026: 164 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release0200400600800010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 429 events, Energy: 460.4M2007: 296 events, Energy: 1.1B2008: 277 events, Energy: 3.8B2009: 182 events, Energy: 155.6M2010: 269 events, Energy: 6.6B2011: 187 events, Energy: 532.2M2012: 245 events, Energy: 2.0B2013: 376 events, Energy: 864.0M2014: 738 events, Energy: 16.2B2015: 551 events, Energy: 632.1M2016: 226 events, Energy: 8.5B2017: 184 events, Energy: 211.7M2018: 247 events, Energy: 2.6B2019: 210 events, Energy: 4.1B2020: 196 events, Energy: 993.0M2021: 378 events, Energy: 4.1B2022: 317 events, Energy: 4.1B2023: 322 events, Energy: 736.5M2024: 600 events, Energy: 33.3B2025: 539 events, Energy: 1.4B2026: 176 events, Energy: 1.5B
Largest Recorded
M7.0
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
Dec 5, 2024
Avg Noticeable / Year
19.5
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 — Wilbur, Oregon

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

Earthquake FAQ — Wilbur, Oregon

Was there an earthquake in Wilbur today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Wilbur?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 97494. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Wilbur.

What is the earthquake history for Wilbur, Oregon?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Wilbur area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 97494.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Wilbur?

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