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Earthquakes Near Fossil, Oregon 97830 Today

Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 97830 Updated just now

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

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Recent Earthquakes Near Fossil, Oregon

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Fossil, Oregon in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 97830 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 Fossil, 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€” Fossil

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

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Last felt M4.0+ 843 days ago
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Fossil

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

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πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Fossil

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Fossil has recorded 2,815 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M6.8 on Mar 10, 2014, located 77 km WNW of Indianola, California. On average, the area experiences approximately 464 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 2815 events

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Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude020040060005101520'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 300 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2007: 139 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 71 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2009: 49 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2010: 32 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2011: 50 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2012: 37 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2013: 57 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2014: 417 (M2.5–4), 15 (M4+)2015: 350 (M2.5–4), 18 (M4+)2016: 76 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2017: 62 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2018: 37 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2019: 31 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 575 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2021: 127 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2022: 86 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2023: 59 (M2.5–4), 2 (M4+)2024: 113 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2025: 69 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 17 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
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Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release0200400600020.0M40.0M60.0M80.0M'07'10'13'16'19'22'252006: 301 events, Energy: 13.9M2007: 139 events, Energy: 5.3M2008: 72 events, Energy: 4.3M2009: 50 events, Energy: 12.7M2010: 34 events, Energy: 5.7M2011: 52 events, Energy: 13.2M2012: 37 events, Energy: 1.5M2013: 58 events, Energy: 5.5M2014: 432 events, Energy: 71.9M2015: 368 events, Energy: 73.4M2016: 77 events, Energy: 4.6M2017: 64 events, Energy: 6.2M2018: 39 events, Energy: 4.2M2019: 32 events, Energy: 9.5M2020: 584 events, Energy: 52.3M2021: 128 events, Energy: 6.2M2022: 87 events, Energy: 7.0M2023: 61 events, Energy: 6.4M2024: 114 events, Energy: 25.6M2025: 69 events, Energy: 3.2M2026: 17 events, Energy: 313.5k
Largest Recorded
M6.8
77 km WNW of Indianola, California
Mar 10, 2014
Avg Noticeable / Year
2.2
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M6.8 Mar 10, 2014
77 km WNW of Indianola, California
M6.5 Mar 31, 2020
Stanley, Idaho
M6.5 Jan 10, 2010
The 2010 Eureka, California Earthquake
M6.4 Dec 20, 2022
15km WSW of Ferndale, CA
M6.2 Dec 20, 2021
7km N of Petrolia, CA
M5.9 Jun 4, 2021
149 km W of Gold Beach, Oregon
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Fossil, Oregon

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

Earthquake FAQ β€” Fossil, Oregon

Was there an earthquake in Fossil today?

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

Did an earthquake just happen near Fossil?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 97830. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Fossil.

What is the earthquake history for Fossil, Oregon?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Fossil area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 97830.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Fossil?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 97830. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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