Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Hillsboro
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Hillsboro, Oregon, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 3.0, 42 km (26 mi) NNE of Hillsboro, on 2026-10-22.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days1
- Last year5
- Last 5 years14
M1+ in the last 7 days: 6. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Hillsboro
5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Hillsboro in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 2.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Hillsboro
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 3 km W of Columbia City, Oregon | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 24 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Hillsboro, answered
Was there an earthquake in Hillsboro today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Hillsboro in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Hillsboro?
Over the last five years there were 14 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Hillsboro, an average of 2.8 a year. 5 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 79% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Hillsboro in five years?
A magnitude 3.8 on Sep 5, 2026, 11:09 UTC, 85 km (53 mi) NNE of Hillsboro, at a depth of 18 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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