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Earthquakes Near Merlin, Oregon 97532 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 97532 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Merlin, Oregon

5 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Merlin, Oregon in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 97532 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 Merlin, 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€” Merlin

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

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 25 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 5
Closest to you M1.9, 141 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 15 days ago
Tracking Area
Merlin
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 5 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Merlin

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 153 mi 3:36 AM Details β†’
M2.2 		Rarely felt 5 km ESE of Black Butte Ranch, Oregon 160 mi 8:33 AM Details β†’
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 155 mi 9:48 PM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 27 km W of Hayfork, CA 141 mi 6:25 AM Details β†’
M1.9 		Not felt 12 km NNW of Petrolia, CA 154 mi 6:06 AM Details β†’

πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Merlin

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Merlin has recorded 7,479 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 623 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
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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· 7479 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02004006008000204060'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 204 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2007: 262 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2008: 261 (M2.5–4), 40 (M4+)2009: 209 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2010: 272 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2011: 192 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2012: 245 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2013: 373 (M2.5–4), 36 (M4+)2014: 724 (M2.5–4), 39 (M4+)2015: 545 (M2.5–4), 39 (M4+)2016: 257 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2017: 194 (M2.5–4), 22 (M4+)2018: 252 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2019: 225 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2020: 236 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2021: 409 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2022: 324 (M2.5–4), 25 (M4+)2023: 328 (M2.5–4), 28 (M4+)2024: 600 (M2.5–4), 54 (M4+)2025: 550 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2026: 197 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release0200400600800010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 222 events, Energy: 480.0M2007: 293 events, Energy: 1.1B2008: 301 events, Energy: 4.5B2009: 225 events, Energy: 170.5M2010: 302 events, Energy: 6.6B2011: 211 events, Energy: 535.3M2012: 274 events, Energy: 2.0B2013: 409 events, Energy: 876.2M2014: 763 events, Energy: 16.2B2015: 584 events, Energy: 765.7M2016: 290 events, Energy: 8.7B2017: 216 events, Energy: 574.7M2018: 282 events, Energy: 3.2B2019: 255 events, Energy: 4.1B2020: 255 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 447 events, Energy: 4.1B2022: 349 events, Energy: 4.2B2023: 356 events, Energy: 745.7M2024: 654 events, Energy: 33.3B2025: 580 events, Energy: 1.4B2026: 211 events, Energy: 1.5B
Largest Recorded
M7.0
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
Dec 5, 2024
Avg Noticeable / Year
25.8
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 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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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Merlin, Oregon

What Merlin 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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🏒 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 Merlin. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Merlin, Oregon

Was there an earthquake in Merlin today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Merlin?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 97532. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Merlin.

What is the earthquake history for Merlin, Oregon?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Merlin area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 97532.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Merlin?

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