7
Very High
Earthquake Risk in Portland, OR
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 8
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Portland's county as Relatively High risk
- Estimated annual loss of $326M from this hazard type
- 30 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- 3 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Located in a seismically active region
Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.9 - 143 km W of Gold Beach, Oregon (2021-06-04)
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Portland is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Portland Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Portland
Earthquake - 6.3 - 285km W of Bandon, Oregon
August 28, 2019 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.9 - 143 km W of Gold Beach, Oregon
June 3, 2021 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.9 - 284km WNW of Bandon, Oregon
September 4, 2019 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.7 - 205 km W of Bandon, Oregon
December 28, 2020 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake - 5.9 - off the coast of Oregon
June 3, 2021 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
- 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
- 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
- 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
- 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 7/10
Landslide Risk in Portland
Score: 5/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Portland
Score: 7/10
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 5/10
Tsunami Risk in Portland
Score: 0/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 7/10
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