Be Prepared for Earthquakes and Tsunamis on the Oregon Coast
Join Oregon Department of Emergency Management, the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, and the National Weather Service for free preparedness workshops in Oregon coastal communities this spring. Learn simple steps to get ready for earthquakes and tsunamis.
Did you know Oregon is at risk for large earthquakes and tsunamis? Over the last 10,000 years, there have been 41 major earthquakes along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, and scientists say it will happen again. The question is not if, but when.
The last Cascadia megathrust earthquake struck on January 26, 1700, and it triggered a massive tsunami. When the next one happens, it will send a tsunami racing toward the Oregon coast. Being prepared is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community.