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Earthquakes Near Selma, Oregon 97538 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 97538 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Selma, Oregon

34 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Selma, Oregon in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 97538 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 Selma, 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 — Selma

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
Normal
LowModerateHigh
Threat score: 23 / 100

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

Earthquakes nearby 34
Closest to you M1.9, 123 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.8, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 15 days ago
Tracking Area
Selma
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 34 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Selma

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 149 mi 3:36 AM Details →
M2.2 		Rarely felt 5 km ESE of Black Butte Ranch, Oregon 176 mi 8:33 AM Details →
M2.0 		Rarely felt 22 km SE of Rio Dell, CA 136 mi 9:48 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 243 mi 4:07 PM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 27 km W of Hayfork, CA 123 mi 6:25 AM Details →
M1.9 		Not felt 12 km NNW of Petrolia, CA 135 mi 6:06 AM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 244 mi 10:39 AM Details →
M1.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 244 mi 12:38 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 245 mi 11:38 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 9 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 246 mi 12:24 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 243 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 244 mi 12:14 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 246 mi 6:04 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 246 mi 6:53 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 245 mi 7:28 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 245 mi 2:02 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 244 mi 5:00 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 244 mi 12:41 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 243 mi 9:32 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 11 km NW of The Geysers, CA 242 mi 3:44 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 8 km W of The Geysers, CA 247 mi 6:11 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 244 mi 1:16 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NE of The Geysers, CA 247 mi 12:02 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 244 mi 8:59 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 243 mi 12:35 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 244 mi 6:52 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 244 mi 7:12 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 243 mi 1:56 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 244 mi 11:09 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 243 mi 9:10 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 243 mi 5:11 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 6 km WNW of Cobb, CA 243 mi 12:40 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 243 mi 8:38 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of Cobb, CA 242 mi 4:08 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Selma

Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Selma has recorded 8,900 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
3
MAX M3.4
Mon
3
MAX M3.8
Tue
1
MAX M2.8
Wed
1
MAX M3.3
Thu
0
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Fri
1
MAX M2.8
Since 2006 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 8900 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude02004006008000204060'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 296 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2007: 350 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2008: 355 (M2.5–4), 42 (M4+)2009: 290 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2010: 357 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2011: 276 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2012: 333 (M2.5–4), 31 (M4+)2013: 455 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2014: 771 (M2.5–4), 40 (M4+)2015: 606 (M2.5–4), 39 (M4+)2016: 331 (M2.5–4), 34 (M4+)2017: 240 (M2.5–4), 24 (M4+)2018: 298 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2019: 288 (M2.5–4), 33 (M4+)2020: 279 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2021: 458 (M2.5–4), 38 (M4+)2022: 389 (M2.5–4), 26 (M4+)2023: 394 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2024: 654 (M2.5–4), 58 (M4+)2025: 599 (M2.5–4), 32 (M4+)2026: 222 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release05001k010.0B20.0B30.0B40.0B'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 317 events, Energy: 504.2M2007: 382 events, Energy: 1.1B2008: 397 events, Energy: 4.5B2009: 307 events, Energy: 177.7M2010: 388 events, Energy: 6.6B2011: 297 events, Energy: 554.5M2012: 364 events, Energy: 2.0B2013: 493 events, Energy: 884.0M2014: 811 events, Energy: 16.3B2015: 645 events, Energy: 767.9M2016: 365 events, Energy: 8.7B2017: 264 events, Energy: 579.5M2018: 330 events, Energy: 3.2B2019: 321 events, Energy: 4.1B2020: 300 events, Energy: 1.1B2021: 496 events, Energy: 4.1B2022: 415 events, Energy: 4.2B2023: 426 events, Energy: 762.3M2024: 712 events, Energy: 33.3B2025: 631 events, Energy: 1.4B2026: 239 events, Energy: 1.5B
Largest Recorded
M7.0
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
Dec 5, 2024
Avg Noticeable / Year
28.3
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 — Selma, Oregon

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

Earthquake FAQ — Selma, Oregon

Was there an earthquake in Selma today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Selma?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 97538. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Selma.

What is the earthquake history for Selma, Oregon?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Selma area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 97538.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Selma?

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