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Earthquakes Near Central Point, Oregon 97502 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 97502 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Central Point, Oregon

29 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Central Point, Oregon in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 97502 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 Central Point, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Central Point

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 24 / 100

Some seismic activity near Central Point. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 29
Closest to you M1.9, 134 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 15 days ago
Tracking Area
Central Point
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 29 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Central Point

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles Β· Past 24 hours Β· Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.8 		Rarely felt 175 km WSW of Port Orford, Oregon 185 mi 3:36 AM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 5 km ESE of Black Butte Ranch, Oregon 151 mi 8:33 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 152 mi 9:48 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 246 mi 4:07 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 27 km W of Hayfork, CA 134 mi 6:25 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 12 km NNW of Petrolia, CA 156 mi 6:06 AM Details β†’
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 247 mi 12:38 AM Details β†’
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 249 mi 11:38 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 247 mi 5:03 PM Details β†’
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 248 mi 12:14 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 249 mi 7:28 PM Details β†’
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 249 mi 2:02 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 248 mi 5:00 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 247 mi 12:41 AM Details β†’
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 247 mi 9:32 PM Details β†’
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 246 mi 3:44 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 248 mi 1:16 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 247 mi 10:28 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 248 mi 8:59 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 247 mi 12:35 AM Details β†’
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 248 mi 6:52 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 248 mi 7:12 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 247 mi 1:56 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 248 mi 11:09 AM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 247 mi 9:10 PM Details β†’
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 247 mi 5:11 PM Details β†’
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 247 mi 12:40 AM Details β†’
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 247 mi 8:38 AM Details β†’
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 246 mi 4:08 PM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Central Point

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Central Point has recorded 8,376 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 772 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Sat
1
MAX M2.7
Sun
3
MAX M3.4
Mon
3
MAX M3.8
Tue
1
MAX M2.8
Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
1
MAX M2.8
Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 8376 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02004006008000204060'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 271 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2007: 313 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2008: 333 (M2.5–4), 37 (M4+)2009: 262 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2010: 335 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2011: 254 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2012: 318 (M2.5–4), 27 (M4+)2013: 427 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2014: 759 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2015: 588 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2016: 318 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2017: 224 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2018: 272 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2019: 266 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2020: 270 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2021: 444 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2022: 365 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2023: 373 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2024: 629 (M2.5–4), 53 (M4+)2025: 571 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2026: 198 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release0200400600800010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 289 events, Energy: 473.6M2007: 341 events, Energy: 1.1B2008: 370 events, Energy: 3.6B2009: 276 events, Energy: 168.9M2010: 365 events, Energy: 6.6B2011: 272 events, Energy: 534.1M2012: 345 events, Energy: 999.0M2013: 461 events, Energy: 747.0M2014: 797 events, Energy: 16.2B2015: 622 events, Energy: 630.3M2016: 351 events, Energy: 8.7B2017: 245 events, Energy: 562.1M2018: 298 events, Energy: 1.2B2019: 292 events, Energy: 534.3M2020: 287 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 478 events, Energy: 4.0B2022: 389 events, Energy: 4.2B2023: 403 events, Energy: 751.8M2024: 682 events, Energy: 32.3B2025: 600 events, Energy: 1.4B2026: 213 events, Energy: 467.5M
Largest Recorded
M7.0
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
Dec 5, 2024
Avg Noticeable / Year
22.5
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ 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 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.5 Jan 10, 2010
The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake
M6.4 Dec 20, 2022
15km WSW of Ferndale, CA
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Central Point, Oregon

What Central Point 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.

πŸ›‘οΈ 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.

πŸšͺ 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

βœ“ 1 gallon of water per person per day
βœ“ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
βœ“ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
βœ“ Flashlight and extra batteries
βœ“ First aid kit
βœ“ Whistle to signal for help
βœ“ N95 dust masks
βœ“ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
βœ“ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
βœ“ 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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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 Central Point. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Central Point, Oregon

Was there an earthquake in Central Point today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Central Point?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 97502. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Central Point.

What is the earthquake history for Central Point, Oregon?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Central Point area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 97502.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Central Point?

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